Just curious -- when you regained, where did the weight get redeposited? I had a TT and then put 20 pounds back on. They went straight to my inner thighs, and the fat-rolls on my back (under my bra-line). UGH. But yes, my tummy is still flat as a board! The rest of me? Jiggly, and I hate the way I look.

I got down to 148 for a split-second about 20-months out of surgery . . . I looked gaunt and my face looked very old. 160 is a better weight for me. I started getting lax about what I was eating and the next thing I knew, I had passed 160 and gotten all the way back up to 180. That's when I put the brakes on, finally. Had something to do with my winter-clothing fitting too tightly, fat-roll hanging down over the waistbands of my jeans, etc.

In mid-September, I started to be more careful about getting protein in, and less carbs, and no grazing between meals. The pounds are slowly coming back off, not as fast as I'd like, but at least the scale isn't going UP! I am now at 173, my goal was to get down to 160's by Halloween, I might just squeeze by, if not I will come close!

Good luck,
BJ

308/148/173

I think you go see a doctor. It could be something that needs medical attention. I had a tummy tuck a few years ago also. I have also gained some weigh but my stomach is still flat. I found a new gym in my area and I am going to try my best to lose the pounds back.

good Morning, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions... I had a tummy tuck about 2 years ago and I just started going back to the gym this week ( after gaining about 30 lbs). Well my tummy has popped out wich looks like I am about 5 mnths pregnant.. now I know that it is normal but was wondering how long does it normally last and what can I do to make it go down...and can I continue doing sit-ups.

I have been in the same boat. I wish I had answers for you. I started at 270, got down to 186 by the end of the first year. I never made it to my goal weight & the scale started to creep back up. By my 3rd anniversary I was at 218. I have pretty much maintained that weight for the last year...going down to 206 at one point with concentrated low carb/high protein...then, it bounced right back up to 224. I've started to cut back (again) and renew my efforts at the gym. Now I'm back to 218. I have to tell you; I feel very discouraged. Sometimes I eat almost nothing & my weight goes up. Then, I'll eat well & go to the gym only to see the numbers go up. It seems like the more I try, the more I gain. And, not trying just means I stay here at an undesirable weight. I wish I had the answers.

OK, we're at 4 years out!!! Approximately how many calories should we be taking in each day I wonder? -BJ 308/148/169/165 preop/lowest/current/goal