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This is probable a stupid question,but can anyone give me any idea if after a 60 pnd weight loss,tummy tuck would be needed?From what I understand lapband weight loss is relativly slow so I'm hopeing not to need it.I'm 51,so that might be a factor.My goal is 160 or so.I'm 5'2.

Thanks,Guys!

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My high weight was 240+, my band weight was 223, and my fill doc said he'd do my Tummy Tuck when I got down to around 160. My goal weight was 140 (I'm 5'5"), but I recently changed it to 145 since my BMI would be normal at that weight...no longer overweight.

I'm 40, have 2 kids and 2 C-sections and my fill doc mentioned this Tummy Tuck without my asking...he sees my belly...he knows what he sees, so I'm assuming I'm right that I will need one.

So, if I get a TT at 160, that will be about a 60 pound weight loss with 20 pounds left to go before hitting goal.

Hope that helps? Hope you don't need one. Even with my slow weight loss, I'm counting on needing it.

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From what I have read and have been advised....they dont do a Tummy Tuck till 1 year after surgery and you have reached or have come very close to reaching your goals. If you have to lose 60-80 pounds, and have reached your goal then a Tummy Tuck may be given. But if you need to lose like 100+ pounds, I dont think they would do a tummy tuck at 60 then again at 100 pounds lost. Hope this is helpful...

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Sonjia, everyone is different. I've lost more than 120 lbs and I don't feel I need a Tummy Tuck. Now my arms are a different story! There's just no way to predict what your needs will be.

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