My TT surgery only enhanced the hard work and dedication I gave to fitness

thank you, I will post more reviews and pictures soon :-)

Thank you...to help with swelling I eat low sodium and low carb foods. Most people don't realize carbs hold lots of water. To counter this I increased my fat intakes and drink lots of water. Plus going to the gym and doing cardio help because the sweat will come out your body instead of building up in the surgical areas :-).

Thanks for getting back to me, I eat low carbs currently and have been upping all my good fats lately too. I am booked in for a TT and BA in sept, I have 4 kids so am doing a lot of research on making sure I do everything possible to make my recovery as quick and smooth as possible. Thanks again

Just think of the surgery as enhancing your hard work and you'll have great results...post some pictures of your pre and post surgery progress...:-)

Thanks :-)...You will heal incredibly fast, but will lose a lot of muscle. The good thing is muscle memory will kick in and help you get back on track once you return to lifting. The break from the gym will reset your metabolism and you will lose weight quickly. Ironically TT surgery was designed to correct deficiencies fitness couldn't correct, that's why fit people results are so much different than non fit people...You too will have great results and I'm going follow your progress, so take lots of pictures and share. Happy Healing :-)

I'm inspired by your progress. I too have lost a lot of weight - 140lbs to be exact! I've been working out with a personal trainer and am now ready for the TT. Luckily, I do not have the apron and back flab that some people have when they lose a lot of weight. My PS actually was very impressed my back and lats! Go me! I can't wait to see what's hiding under this layer of skin!

You are welcomed :-)

Thank you, I have an excellent trainer who taught me how to eat right and workout. I know the healing process can take a year and the scar recovery longer, so this is a long term investment for me :-).

And one that is well worth it:)

Thanks...I will keep updates in the coming months. :-)

thank you...I really worked hard on my abs and back once I scheduled my surgery. :-)

I have a trainer who likes that I put 100% effort into my dieting and training for this and will help me once I'm cleared to workout again.

Yes, plus it gives you better results once you are healed. I'll have a six pack again in a few weeks :-).

Okay, congrats! Wish O had known weeks ago though. Now I'm restricted to no ab exercises for 4 now...

Thank you, I started training in 2012 (after my doctor labeled me as morbidly obese), but trained harder in 2013 to prepare for surgery. I had to get the muscles tightened because my surgeon said it was impossible to do it through exercise. He also said once the muscles are closed it increases core strength. My only problem was I got my body fat so low close to the surgery date my skin started shrinking and adhering to the muscle so he only had a little bit of skin to remove leaving me with more stretchmarks than we originally thought, but I still like my results...I've trained a few people but most think my training is tough, but it's not I just show people the body had incredible strength and potential if applied. :-)

Sorry for the delay in answering, I just saw this question but yes, because the separate in the middle of the rectus abdominal wall. To feel the separation just do a half sit up and feel the middle of the abs, if there is a gap the muscles are separated. :-)

Thanks,I have started my weight lose and its been hard.I'm not gonna give up,I'm gonna have to stop getting on that scale every day.My Docter wants to do a extended tuck and muscle repair,but first I need to lose at least 25lbs.He says its best,he's right.

I'm 180 now I'm gonna try to lose more,I have till December.

You have to build the hamstrings, and glutes to build mass in the butt (Gluteus Maximus which is the body's largest muscle group). I do weighted lunges, deadlifts, stiff legs deadlifts, good mornings, jump squats, reverse squats, hack squats, pistol squats, hamstring curls, and uphill runs. These exercises will "build mass in the ass"(as my trainer say) and burn lots of calories giving the glutes a firmer look. :-)

Thanks for your reply. Will definitely research some of these as they are new to me.