53 and Have Had Apron for Years. Wisconsin, WI

I'm having a TT with Lipo and Lipo on my thighs & knees in June. I went to my PS in February for a consultation. I was also worried I wouldn't be a candidate. I'm 57, 195 lbs and 5'2". I'm carrying most of the weight in my stomach area. My arms are normal size. I have a lot of cellulite on my thighs & knees which make it hard to walk. My calves are normal size though. My PS put me at ease right away. He examined me with my underwear on. I've worn granny panties for many many years to help hide my protruding stomach. I was so humiliated when the PS pulled down my panties to just above my mons area to evaluate me. I just wanted to crawl into a hole and die! My stomach just hung over my panties and here's this stranger pulling on the fat. I sheepishly asked him if I was a candidate and he said "of course you are". I was so excited I couldn't stop saying "thank you" over & over again. I'm planning to take at least a month off from work because I don't want to feel rushed into going back to work. I also don't want to ruin anything by pushing myself too much. Also my PS told me I couldn't drive for at least a month afterwards.

You will be so glad you did it!! Best of luck to you!!

I was nervous but I wanted a ps who did tummy tuck all the time. I had to lose 30 lbs I was too heavy I was not upset he just wanted the best result possible I lost 32 lbs in 3 months I wanted to and was motivated because I did that I didn't need lipo I am very happy with my results , tomorrow is 4 weeks post op much better off work for at least 2 more weeks. I am a nurse in ciommunity so there is no modified work. Don't be insulted by a ps it's your money and you want to have best result. From your pictures you will be very very happy. Rent a power recliner that lifts you up to standing position. It saved me

I'm also 5'5 & 150 pounds. I'm having the mommy maker over with BH. I go in Thursday 12/3. He is doing muscle repair but no lipo. He didn't suggest for me to lose weight before surgery but only had 2 weeks notice because of a cancelation. Kinda glad, I have been too busy to talk myself out of it.

I've thought about a TT for years, never seriously until friends got breast augmentation and loved the ps and the results. Then it took me another while to make an appointment. That was last June, and he was great at explaining everything and made me feel totally comfortable. Then I started a new job and had to get settled in, but I'm now booked for March 29! I work in an office so they told me to be off two weeks, I'm planning to do half days from home after a week so I can be at home for almost three weeks and not leave too much for others to do.

Good luck! Let us know what happens. :-)

I have my TT scheduled dec 11th too! You don't have pictures but I am also similar height weight with Apple shape. Hoping the TT will help with Apple shape a bit! I can't wait to see your journey

Good luck! Happy healing

I am 5'3 153lbs at time of surgery most of my weight in stomach I have an excellent result I had muscle tightening and 2 hernia repairs The pain is difficult different from any other pain take your meds my parents gave us 12 weeks of weekly housekeeper as a gift and I only had simple meals. I bough 5 pairs of Hanes comfy track pant from Walmart 5 tanks 3 bucks Walmart and used hoodies and that's what I have worn for 4 weeks. I kept all my stuff in a cupboard within reach and my meds in a plastic bin and narcotics separate in a pencil case so don't get mixed up. Good luck you have no idea how wonderful it feel to pull up your pants and not hit the bulge first!!!! Best feeling ever

Good luck. Just remember the pain will pass & the new you will stay.