Lapband AFTER tummy tuck

[sugarsugar101 0]

I lost 50 lb 3 yrs ago. Had a Tummy Tuck. Since, I have gained all the weight back. Does anyone know if you can have lapband AFTER a tummy tuck?

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There's no reason why not. The lap band all takes place above the belly button, whereas tummy tucks happen below the belly button.

[depressed_bandster 72]

I don't see why not....the port goes on top of the muscles, between the muscles and skin.

LapBand is a big surgery to have, having a foreign object place in you, for 50 pounds. I'd ask your dr about other appetite suppressants or other methods before going through the recovery of a LapBand. However, I will say the my band was the best decision I've ever made for my life!!

[sugarsugar101 0]

Thanks so much for your input. I have researched the web and found nothing. I didn't mention that even after 50 lbs I still needed to lose 30 more for a healthy bmi. I am scheduling a consultation tomorrow.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

I had my Tummy Tuck about 3 years before the lap band. No problems whatsoever, and my flat tummy even came back! Good luck, just make sure your surgeon knows about your previous surgery.

[sugarsugar101 0]

Thanks so much!!!

[kazjim98 618]

In 2008 I weighed 303 lbs, 12 months later I weighed 152...(I did it with calorie counting and exercise) I had a Tummy Tuck in 2009. 3 years later I had gained almost all the weight back and I knew the only way for me to keep the weight off was WLS. I was banded almost 3 weeks ago!