Question:
Can I have a tummy tuck and the WLS at the same time?

I want to have a Lap Rny...Can I have a tummy tuck at the same time, Killing two birds with one stone? Thanks for your feedback...~~Ruschell Dawson~~    — Ruschell (posted on September 14, 2003)

September 14, 2003
Hi Ruschell, My aunt had WLS years ago and her Doc did the TT at the same time as her RNY. I'd ask your doc. i'm sure they can tell you good luck Hugs Penny
   — Penny~ L.

September 14, 2003
I have heard of a TT being done with WLS but not sure if it was with LAP or open. The only drawback is that you will be under anesthesia a long time and it might not be safe. Depends on your current health. Good Luck!
   — zoedogcbr

September 14, 2003
The TT and the Lap RNY would have to be done by different surgeons (or at least should be done by different surgeons). In addition, why would you want to get a tummy tuck, lose 100 pounds and have to end up getting *another* tummy tuck. <p> The recommendation for plastic surgery post-WLS is to wait until your weight is stabilized for 5 months. Even a 20 pound drop after plastic surgery can leave things sagging. <p> Personally, I think getting both done at the same time is a bad idea and you'd have trouble finding anyone to do it...JR
   — John Rushton

September 14, 2003
I know people have had both procedures together, but I don't understand why. In my case, although I had a lot of skin at the time of my lap rny, I have far more after losing almost 100 pounds. If I had done the tummy tuck then, I don't think I would have had as successful a result from the tuck. Please fill me in. Thanks!!
   — Fixnmyself

September 14, 2003
People with really large hanging bellies that interfere with their ability to walk, exercise, or otherwise be mobile sometimes have their pannus removed at the same time as their surgery. It enables them to be mobile and help the weight come off after the surgery. This is not a true tummy tuck, its just the removal of the hanging fat and skin from the waist down. I have spoken with a couple of people from this board about 2 years ago who had it done that way and they were happy with their recovery and thrilled with the benefit of having it done. Its very personal but unless you have a serious mobility problem because of a very large panus I wouldn't consider it.
   — Shelly S.