Question:
when camn i recieve a tummy tuck?

   — barbara R. (posted on March 11, 2002)

March 10, 2002
Hi. I think every surgeon is different, but I think the consensus is after you've lost all the weight you need to. My surgeon doesn't want his patients having any additional surgery until we're a year post-op. Hope this helps. Good luck.
   — Jennifer H.

March 11, 2002
My surgeon says wait a yaer to give your body time to heal. But if for any reason they have to go in to do other procedures they may be able to do it before a year. I am hoping for a TT myself. Good Luck!
   — Lynda T.

March 11, 2002
Just thought I would offer a differing opinion here. My WLS surgeon says it's totally up to the plastic surgeon as to when to do it. My plastic surgeon prefers to do it when you're down 65-75% of the way to goal. He wants his patients to "grow" into the TT; he says that it looks more natural that way... and in my experience, he's right. I've seen five of his TT patients, both before and after, naked, and they all look fantastic! I'm down 65% of the way now and hope to have my TT in May. Read my profile for more details.
   — Julia M.

March 12, 2002
My plastic surgeon says to do it when you have 20 pounds or less to lose. It will then get the best results. The reason is if you lose say 50 more pounds AFTER the TT, you might have hanging skin AGAIN due to the weight loss.
   — Patty H.