To extend, or not to extend: the Tummy tuck

katiekat412
on 10/26/09 10:38 am

I have my surgery in less than three weeks, and I'm torn. Via my ecnsult, Dr. S suggested regular TT. Then I lost a few pounds- really a few- and I was thinking I could use some pick up on the outer thigh, edge of my butt. Unfortunately, it adds another $1000 and more of a scar.
ALso, I'm still on the fence about calf lipo. I've only got one feedback about it.

Any suggestions?? Should I just be thankful and recongize that I'm poor/??

Highest weight 250/ SW 233/Lowest Weight 135/Regain Highest 175/Current Weight 160

sonnieN
on 10/26/09 10:57 am - grand rapids, MI

RNY on 05/14/08

Personally I would go for the extended if that's what you want. If you ever want to go back and have it done it would be more than $1000. I'm so happy that I went for the LBL rather than just the TT (but I really needed it)

Sonya

TammyGirl1
on 10/26/09 2:22 pm - Oakley, CA

VSG on 12/16/08

Is an extended tt same as lbl?

TT, BL/BA, Lipo, FG/Booty, and small TLcompleted with DR Sauceda
SW 201 / GW 134 / LW 129 / CW 137.6
http://tammygirlsjourney.blogspot.com/

Iam_with_the_Band
on 10/26/09 4:07 pm

Lap Band

that's my question too. can you have an extended tt without a LBL? does that mean the doctor just goes around the entire body?

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.

katiekat412
on 10/26/09 8:54 pm

RNY on 09/17/08

No, an extended TT goes further than the traditional ones, around the side, but doesn't go around the back.

Highest weight 250/ SW 233/Lowest Weight 135/Regain Highest 175/Current Weight 160

Iam_with_the_Band
on 10/26/09 4:08 pm

Lap Band

did dr. s say it would be another $1,000? that really isn't too bad. did he say that it would be a LBL at that point or just an extended TT?

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.

katiekat412
on 10/26/09 8:56 pm

RNY on 09/17/08

Yes, Dr. S gave me that price. We didn't talk extensively about it. From my pics, he didn't recommend it, and I really didn't think I needed it. I've been strength training like crazy to get ready for being sedentary from surgery, and now I get little wrinkles at the top of my thighs. I feel like I should stop trying for perfection- I'll be happy with the regular TT! But on the other hand, if I'm paying all this money, what's another $1000 debt to do it right. I don't know!!!!!

Highest weight 250/ SW 233/Lowest Weight 135/Regain Highest 175/Current Weight 160

Anjail
on 10/28/09 3:07 am - Detroit, MI

RNY on 04/18/05

I would go for the extended tt. I just like the results better. Sure the scar is there but you will be really really tight or at least that's what it did for me.

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