Real before/after tummy tuck pics

I am 5 days post TT and was able to take off all my binding garments and clean up for the first time.

I found some older befores from a couple of months ago and took the afters on my cell phone this morning. To me, I can see a huge difference. I am still really swollen but the most amazing thing is that I have a normal looking abdomen (well, if you ignore the stitches and tubes!)

I have been maintaining 180 lbs for a while, I'm 5'7", and when I'm fully recovered I'd like to muscle up a bit more and get down to 170 but I am not your typical tummy tuck subject who has very little body fat left. If we were going by BMI, I should have waited till I weighed 150 to get this done but I decided that after a year at 180, eating and exercising well, this was a good place to be and it was time to move on with life and enjoy my new, even if still "overweight" body.  Coming from morbidly obese, this feels wonderful. I am large framed and thick and muscular and I like it that way. Now I will be able to wear clothes without a bulging belly, I'm so excited!

Lisa O. -  I hope you enjoy :) 

 
Before, from side:



Before, from front:



After from side:


After, from front:

Wow!

Your clothing options are going to so much better now. And the 180 lbs. looks good on you. The BMI standards are OK for insurance companies but for real human beings, the BMI just does not tell the whole story.

Thanks for sharing the pix!

Jean

Thanks! What store do you work at? Maybe I can pay you a visit and go on a shopping spree!

To be honest, I think BMI is bunk even for insurance companies. Even though I'm "overweight" my cholesterol is 120, my triglycerides are below the low end of the normal range, I can't even remember what it was like 30, I think... my BP is 110/70, there is no indication of ill health that should even remotely put me into a higher risk category. Yet I still get rejected for health insurance and charged more for life. Basing anything solely off someone's weight is a practice I intend to spend my life fighting against.

I work at a small JC Penney store in northwest Tennessee. You're welcome to visit, shop, and sightsee (like at Graceland) any time!

If you're serious about fighting weight discrimination, you should join the Obesity Action Coalition (obesityaction.org).

Jean

Cool! I'm in AL recovering and if I had access to a car, I'd be there! My dad only owns 2 stick shifts and I drive an automatic :( Maybe next time I visit and am not on pain meds and can rent one!!

As for obesityaction, I seriously never heard of them and I wil join. I've heard of other groups but I'm going to look into it now. Thanks for the tip.

FANTASTIC!!!! Thank you so much for the pics. I am of similare build so it solidifies my planned goal of 180 then a tummy tuck. Did your insurance cover any portion?? You look awesome!!!

Glad I could help. I really wish there had been some pics of someone anywhere of similar build to me so I knew what to expect. Most TT before and after pics I can find are of very tiny people or people where once the extra skin is removed they look like supermodels. I have been walking around all day marveling at the fact that for the first time in my life I have a curve that goes in at the waist and out again at the hips. OMG, it's amazing! 

Gee1963, your progress with your band is also stunning. Keep it up and you'll be to 180 in no time!

You really can tell the difference.  It will make such a change in your appearance.  The side breast removal is what I would really appreciate. Yes the tt would be great but for right now the sides would help my appearance.  Thanks so much for sharing.

In case it helps to know, the side boob removal was literally "nothing" In this whole recovery process I usually forget there was anything done to my sides. If you choose to do it on its own it'll be super easy and shouldn't cost very much. Maybe a couple of thousand, max.

I think you are INCREDIBLY brave to do this.  how much did it hurt?  what's the recovery like??

btw...can't wait until i weigh 180!  i think you look great!

betsey (are there curvy breeches in your future??)