Extended Tuck After 100# Weight Loss and 3 Kids. Plymouth, MN

I will never be a small girl but after having my huge skin flap removed, I feel like a normal person. I am 5'9" and was 234# at the time of surgery. 7.5 pounds of skin was removed and my amazing doctor gave me the perfect shape for someone of my size. Now 3 months later, I still have swelling and have been fighting a small seroma which has slowed me down but it's all definitely worth it. Can't wait to get back into an exercise routine and get my energy back. I actually feel motivated without that flap there!! By three months, you forget about the first painful week and you will be glad you did it...so stop thinking about it!! :)

All has been healing well. I got my after photos and final checkup done today and can't believe how I already forgot how bad it was. First summer since 1980 that my tummy saw sunshine. And I feel really good about myself for the first time in my adult life. Still numb below my belly button but I'm used to it. I occasionally get nerve twinges from things still healing. The before/after pic was from my doctor today...seriously I GAINED 20 pounds due to other stress and being lazy this year. So don't think it's not just surgical!! I'm on a mission to lose...will update next year!