Question:
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF A TUMMY TUCK CAN BE DONE THE SAME TIME AS THE WLS?

I HAVE HAD TWO C-SECTIONS AND NOW I HAVE MY LOWER STOMACH THAT HANGS, I THINK MY DOCTOR OFFERS THE TUMMY TUCK WITH THE SURGERY. NOT SURE.    — Rose Morello-Schechter (posted on August 11, 2002)

August 10, 2002
I have only heard of 1 doctor that will do a TT with WLS, as most feel, that if you have more than 100 pounds to lose if you had a TT with the WLS, in a year to 18 months, you may require another one.
   — Sharon H.

August 10, 2002
I read something about this but I do not remember where. I also have had a C-section as well as having my apendix out (sp) when I was a kid. Back when the scar was a good 4 inches. After all these years and all this weight I have a deep crease there. Still, I don't think I would want the added pain of a TT and the added pain of the muscles being pulled at the same time I was recovering from WLS. Further, I agree with the last post, I would be sure I would need another 100 pounds from now, as I know my body tends to develope the apron. Good luck to you. If you do the TT & WLS at the same time, please let us know. I would be interested how that turns out.
   — Pam G.

August 11, 2002
My surgeon would offer to do the tummy tuck at the same time of surgery for 4000.00 out of pocket. I know quite a few people elected to do it that way. However I did not and I waited and had my insurance cover it 10 months later. By the way my surgeon is no longer in private practice.
   — susan V.

August 11, 2002
Yes, this is possible. I had a tummy tuck at the same time as my WLS. I had about 96lbs to lose, I am down 60 now. I dont regret getting it done at the same time. If I had not done the TT at the same time, I probably would have never gotten it done, I would not want to go back under the knife. I preferred getting it done all in 1 shot.
   — Michell C.