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120 pound weight loss - extended tummy tuck
Strangertome's provider
UPDATED FROM Strangertome
2 months post
Almost 10 weeks. Considering lipo.
Met with the surgeon today. He agrees the upper pooch could be better but I'm glad he was conservative in the lipo during the tummy tuck. A better healthier outcome is more important than doing everything at once.
He offered lipo (not for free, but discounted) of my tummy, flanks, upper sides. I'm hesitant to have another surgery but this muffin top is kind of discouraging. I know massive weight loss is harder to fix with one operation.
I'll report back with my decision soon. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Here are my pics today. No compression garment but a light shapewear tank.
He offered lipo (not for free, but discounted) of my tummy, flanks, upper sides. I'm hesitant to have another surgery but this muffin top is kind of discouraging. I know massive weight loss is harder to fix with one operation.
I'll report back with my decision soon. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Here are my pics today. No compression garment but a light shapewear tank.
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Jessiebb
February 28, 2017
I too lost over 100 pounds and had a lot of extra skin. Plus, I'm under 5' so not much room to distribute. My doctor told me he would stage my procedures. TT then 'revision' at some point later. I had extended TT in Mar and revision in Dec. I had lipo of abdomen(I also was plagued with upper abdominal fat) flanks, and he removed another pound of skin and replaced bellybutton. I am so tight now! He waved his fee and I paid for anesthesia. I wasn't excited about more surgery but I truly feel this one was just as transformative as first. Very happy I did so.
Strangertome
February 28, 2017
Oh man, that sounds amazing! My surgeon quoted me $3500. I'd do it in a heartbeat for $1850. He said he'd add the lipo for free if I got breast augmentation but my husband is not supportive of that idea.
How was the recovery of the revision? I don't think I need one but the surgeon did say he could make my scar a bit prettier. After popping open I'm hesitant to have a big cut again, you know? Was the lipo painful? I was in pain for 5 weeks, way longer than I expected, not up for that again anytime soon!!
Jessiebb
February 28, 2017
The recovery was harder than I expected. I basically had another tt without muscle repair. +lipo. If your doctor is focusing on lipo, that creates more loose skin and you'll want it removed. I needed pain meds for 3wks and wore my garment for 9. I was back in the gym by then too.
February 28, 2017
I don't think he plans to tighten me more. Now I'm hesitant.
I'll post an update with a pic of my muffin top.
UPDATED FROM Strangertome
2 months post
8 weeks 2 days
I started surgery in a high waist 16 (that I could "tuck" my tummy into. I had to wear some serious Spanx, too. I'm now easily fitting in a 14 and 12's zip up but are a little uncomfortable against my scar.
The wound separation is about 1/2 an inch long now and continues to heal. I'm off all pain meds but I am still a bit sore by 3-4pm. I do have 2 small kids I pick up multiple times a day and I bend over a lot. Advil does the trick for the most part.
My upper belly is still bigger than I'd like and is flabby but my surgeon says it should flatten more over time. I'm hitting the elliptical and still on a ketogenic diet. I'm pushing to lose 15 more pounds. Hoping to get to a size 10 but that might be greedy. :)
The picture is with a 3 piece post partum compression garment. I'm a little less bulky without it but I still feel far more comfortable when wearing it.
The wound separation is about 1/2 an inch long now and continues to heal. I'm off all pain meds but I am still a bit sore by 3-4pm. I do have 2 small kids I pick up multiple times a day and I bend over a lot. Advil does the trick for the most part.
My upper belly is still bigger than I'd like and is flabby but my surgeon says it should flatten more over time. I'm hitting the elliptical and still on a ketogenic diet. I'm pushing to lose 15 more pounds. Hoping to get to a size 10 but that might be greedy. :)
The picture is with a 3 piece post partum compression garment. I'm a little less bulky without it but I still feel far more comfortable when wearing it.
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February 23, 2017
Thank you for sharing your story! I could not find a better way to prepare for my upcoming tt and breast reduction which is scheduled for 3/9. I am prepared for ups and downs and finally a feeling of success. I appreciate your sharing! You look great!! Happy healing!
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