I've had my gastric band 2years nearly - lost 5.7stone and had a baby in that time too. (Baby now 11wks) How much more weight will I need to lose before a TT? I'm currently 5ft 3 weighing around 15.8 I'm thinking another 5 stone :/ but I just don't see it happening - my surgeon hasn't suggested an ideal weight? Which surgery would give me a flat stomach and nip my hips in a tiny bit?
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May 7, 2015
Answer: Which surgery is best for my kangaroo pouch?
You ask a very good question. The way general surgeons fix hernias is different than how a board certified plastic surgeon will do it.The general surgeon will make a semi-circular cut around your belly button to reduce and repair the hernia. He may even do a vertical incision. You must realize...
You
will have to perform daily dressing changes until it heals which can takes
weeks to months. Then, you can have a cosmetic scar revision when the tissues
are healthy and soft. At some point, if the wound becomes clean and healthier
appearing, your surgeon can consider delayed closure over a...
As you already know, smoking and tummy tucks don't get along very well. You would see necrosis immediately after surgery so you don't have to worry at this point.
