Question:
Has anyone in the 280 range pre-op, after losing their weight...

My question: Has anyone in the 280 range pre-op, after losing their weight, not had to have a tummy tuck? I am scheduled for surgery on Feb. 19 and the only concern I have is the "extra skin" that I have heard so much about. My arms and legs are not "fat", but the section between my neck and where my legs start is my "fat area," or is there a suggestion to helping it tighten up, as to not need a TT? Thank you so much....and I NEED and ANGEL!!! Any volunteers?    — Tammy B. (posted on February 7, 2002)

February 7, 2002
Hi, I startes out at 274 and I am 5'6". I am losing my weight slower then most I think to date I have lost 43 lbs and I am just large in the stomach area as well. I don't *think* I am going to have a TT but I think there is always a possibilty. I am walking30 mins at least 4 days a week and since my loss is slower I am adjusting normally. Hope this helps and good luck
   — Krista B.

February 7, 2002
Hi Tammy, I am 13 months post op (almost) and have lost 136lbs. I started out at 296 lbs. While I do have a little extra skin where my huge tummy was, I am not needing a TT. I am lucky- even though I lost alot of weight- apparently my skin still had enough elasticity to "bounce" back somewhat. Each of us is different. Good luck on your surgery!
   — Cindy K.

February 7, 2002
At 5 11 313 start weight I got to goal in 6 months 198 pounds. Being male I lost very fast. I had LOTS of TT aterial but its shrunk up very fast. I am relieved and really didnt want plastic surgery. I am 45 so its not just age.
   — bob-haller

February 7, 2002
I started at exactly 280 and am now, 3 years later, at 117. Lost it all in the first year. Yes, I have some extra skin on the tummy but, I am 43 also. It's enough that it bothers me some but not enough that I want to have a tummy tuck. I have to have a hernia repair and plan to have that little amount of skin taken while they are there. I honestly think it has alot to do with your body type and age before surgery. I never carried alot of weight in my tummy...mostly in my hips. Good luck to you
   — Barbara H.

February 7, 2002
Started at 278 5'7". now 138 ano tummy tuck needed. Most of my weight was in my stomach and abdomen. I am 52 yrs old.
   — Rose A.