Question:
Anyone start at about 5'3 275lbs and NOT have to have a Tummy Tuck

   — tracy W. (posted on February 10, 2003)

February 10, 2003
I know this does not answer your question, but I was 5' 3", and 270 lbs. I am 10 days post op from a tummy tuck and what a difference!!! If you'd like to see pics, just email me @ [email protected] I needed one bad! Years of yo yo dieting, and 3 large babies deliverd C-Section.
   — Phiddy B.

February 10, 2003
I am now 7 months post-op and have lost 100 pounds. I was just about the same height and weight that you are and NO I will never need a tummy tuck. The reason is quiet simple, as you must exercise from day one and continue. I have had one child who was born at the 6 and 1/2 month, had dieted for the last umpteen years. NO, not everyone needs cosmetic/plastic surgery. Best to you and drink that water!
   — Stef R.

February 10, 2003
I am 5'7" and started at 260. I'm down to 155 so far...eight months out. I don't plan on having a tummy tuck. The surgeon doesn't think I need one either.
   — Pamela B.

February 11, 2003
There are some genetically superior people who will lose over 100 pounds and not need a TT. They will tell you it's because they excersized and drank their water, but they were just blessed w/ good skin. The rest of us (who also excersized like mad and drank our water) will need a little help.
   — mom2jtx3

February 11, 2003
I'm with Linda on this, I believe genetics and age play a big role. I started out taller than you (still am, I guess :P), and I've exercised my butt off in the 8+ months since surgery. But my tummy just keeps on keepin' on (and then some, since everything else got smaller or disappeared, except for the skin it used to be in). And I did the protein shake thing all along; still do. But the tummy still remains. I don't know if I'll get a TT, 'cause I'm not crazy about more surgery and I'm sure my insurance co. won't cover it, but I sure could use one!
   — Suzy C.