do you need a tummy tuck?

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I haven't had surgery yet but have so many questions and you all have been nothing but helpful. I am wondering if after surgery, after your weight loss period, does everyone need a Tummy Tuck or has anyone got toned themselves? Is it possible to work off all the extra skin through exercise? Just wondering anyone elses experiences

[JenWis6 98]

I am working out like crazy and lifting weights. My Dr. highly recommended that I wait 2 years before any surgery. I have already informed my husband to have the money budgeted for a Tummy Tuck in 2015 I don't know if I will be able to tone the tummy up on its own. Looks like cottage cheese right now. I may need some help down the road. Good luck!!

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

Hi Jlk.

There are many factors that play into this answer. However, my assumption is that most bandsters were excessively overweight. So #1 how much you were overweight coupled with #2 how long you have been overweight plus other factors like #3 age, where you gained your weight (body type) etc along with #4 how fast you lose weight, how you lost weight (excercise, calorie restriction) also have their share of input.

However, I think most of us are left with residual skin sag. That cannot be corrected through diet, exercise etc only through surgery.

I was 250, now 165 (not quite at goal) and a TT is very apparent for me

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I dont even have the surgery scheduled yet lol. Been approved and meeting with surgeon tomorrow. I'm 23 so I was told your skin has more elasticity at a young age so I hope most of excess skin will be gone because I dont know if I would be able to afford reconstructive surgery

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Mikeswife..I'm 265, been obese since I hit puberty and am 23 now. I am worried I will need a butt lift too (dont know the technical term) because I have a big bottom lol. Hopefully I will have a better paying job to save up fo Tummy Tuck and other reconstructive surgery in a few years. Thank you all

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My goal is 150-165

[NC Mama 23]

A lot of people have other factors that contribute to this as well. For example I have two children and the second child was born via c-section. So there is no way that I am going to get where I want to be without a Tummy Tuck. If you have not been pregnant, I think you may have a better shot at avoiding one.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Wishing you success with weight loss. The PS will be a wait and see.