Question:
Id like to hear from long term posties who HAVE NOT had tummy tucks...

I DO NOT WANT TO HAVE A TUMMY TUCK! I am shaping up everywhere through exercise except my belly. Question: Is it gonna get better? If I give it time, will my belly eventually go down, because I'm one who doesn't want to have another surgery. I'm happy with my weight loss, but is it possible to reach goal, another 60 pounds to go, without the tuck? Please tell me yes. Thanks.    — Annie H. (posted on July 31, 2002)

July 30, 2002
Annie, I am a 31 yr old who is 8 months post op open RNY -140 lbs and I do not really need the tummy tuck. I do have some loose skin, but no worse than some have with pregnancy. I DO want a TT though, but only for "me". I look really nice in clothes and have no complaints really with the skin issue.
   — Lynda T.

July 31, 2002
Pilates! It firms up the muscles really good. Start out small and easy. I was suprised at how hard it was in the beginning because my ab muscles were so atrophied! And my surgeon said to wear suppport garments or spandex to keep the skin pressed in to your body. That way the connective tissues will be able to grow and pull the skin in, and eventually you won't need the girdle. I'm still 35lbs (wow, is that all) from goal and I won't NEED a TT, but I think that eventually I will have one just for me. Good Luck! and Congratulations!
   — Carolynn J.