Question:
How can I avoid getting tummy tuck after WLS?

I want this WLS to be the surgery to be my last...What can i do to avoid getting a tummy tuck after Wls? How soon can I do exercises? What are the best exercises? I have my surgery on Sept 26th... Please any information would be grateful!!!!! God bless all    — Angela A. (posted on September 18, 2000)

September 18, 2000
A lot of that depends on your age. People in their early 20's have a much better chance of toning up using exercise and therefore getting rid of the excess flab. Unfortunately for those of us who are older, it might not happen naturally, even with a lot of exercise.
   — Paula G.

September 18, 2000
Another thing, which of course is beyond our control, is your shape - apple or pear. I'm a pear and I'm sure I won't need a tummy tuck. Apples are more likely to need or want one because their weight is more in that area.
   — Cindy H.

September 18, 2000
I agree with the last two posts on this.. Depends on age and elasticity of your skin.. When I was at 5 months post-op I started the process for the Abdominoplasty approval.. I had a very large pannus I was at/or around 100 pounds lost then.. Now that I'm 152 pounds lost the pannus seems to have shrunk somewhat, maybe it's just the fat tissue itself that has shrunk leaving just the skin.. I still want the Abdominoplasty, but may wait a little longer and closer to my goal weight to decide..
   — Victoria B.