I had a TT done 2 and a half years ago and regret it now. I was only about 8pounds over what I wanted to weigh at that point but I always hated the way my stomach looked so I went forth with the procedure. Biggest mistake ever. Since the TT, I gained 25 pounds and for the life of me, cannot lose it. I workout 5x a week and have been restricting my food intake. I also hate the way my belly button looks. Does having a TT make it harder to lose weight once you have gained?
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