PREGNANCY AFTER TUMMY TUCK???

I had RNY in 2004, I did well yes I have gained back some weight (I need to lose about 35lbs) but I was wondering.....

I really need to have a TT, the overlapping skin on my stomach is causing rashes, pain, and constant cuts and tearing of the skin in the crease.

I wanted to wait until I had another child becaus i didnt want to have 2 tummy tucks.

So my question is, has anyone gotten pregnant after having a TT, did it mess up the TT?  With exercise were you able to get your flat stomach back?

Im planning on having another child in 2  or 3 years, but I'm ready to have a TT now because of the discomfort.

Any advice will be grateful!

Thanks

I wondered the same thing and made a post on here.  My responses all said that a patient should wait to get the TT.  Kids first, then surgery.  When I went for my lbl consult, my doctor told me it may reverse some of the work but it shouldn't be that bad.  So I thought about it and decided I won't have anymore kids so I would get it done. Well, the lbl did not remove everything especially above the belly button and I will still need additional abdominalplasty with a vertical incision to remove whats left.  I will need to wait 6 months before they do another surgery.  They should have just done it in the first place that way but they said that the lbl was a great place to start for me and then we would move from there if needed.  So since I now need the additional surgery to obtain the results I should have, I am now considering having another child.  And well since I don't have several thousands just laying around unused and I will not take another loan until the first is paid off, I'm thinking about it.  Sounds like you are having serious problems though.  I would consult a PS and see what they say.  Since you are having skin issues, your insurance may pay for it.  If you get pregnant after the TT and need a fix, the insurance may not pay for it again.  Something to consider.  Good luck on whatever decision you make. 

I think it would be worth a PS consult to discuss your situation.  I normally would think that you should have all of the kids you have before getting a TT...but if you are having so much discomfort now you might not want to wait.  I would see what they say.
When I had my consult, he said that it was good that I was donw having kids  (I have 3) ...but you might be a case where it is worth not waiting.

good luck to you

Patty

I had twins after a TT, and besides some extra stretch marks, my shape did bounce back, so even though its not "ideal", i did have twins and even gained 130lbs, and it still looked good!