Question:
Does certain exercises help prevent needing a tummy tuck?

I am around 280 and 5' 7 inches. I should get my surgery date on August 17th after my consult. Can someone around my size (post op) tell me if they needed a tummy tuck, or what they did to prevent needing a tummy tuck? is it inevitable?    — Kristi F. (posted on August 8, 2002)

August 8, 2002
I am 5'9" and weighed 268 when I had surgery. I am now down 72 pounds in 3 months. I want to have a tummy tuck but it isn't really necessary. I have some loose skin on my stomach but I also had four children and a lot of stretch marks from pregnancy, so I think I would have some anyway. I have gone this far I figure why not go all the way.
   — Linda A.