Tummy Tuck Before & After Pics

[line-dancer 810]

I want one....you look great how fun this this going to be to dress....like a new doll thanks so much for sharing we need to share more pictures it help so much......You are my hero

[Korenza 6]

This is VERY inspirational, thank you so much for sharing. I was Banded 17 days ago and I am happy to see what I have to look foward to!

[KAATNS 1,473]

You look great! Thanks for sharing.

[LJCBF 363]

The hernia covered the actual "tummy tuck" portion because I'd had reoccurring hernias for a decade and my abdominal wall desperately needed to be strengthened.

The skin removal' date=' or panniculectomy, was covered because I lost more than 100 pounds and the skin hung below my pubic hair line.[/quote']

Thanks - good info !

Lee

[jsws91 153]

wow! once you recover from the surgery I know you will feel sooo much better without all that extra skin. congratulations on your success!

[cassandramontes 112]

Was it very expensive? I kind of see a TT in my future but I know insurance won't cover it. Your surgeon did a good job.

With BSBS I had mine done and it covered it. You have to have a c section or hystorectomy previously.

[Bubie1916 59]

You have done such a great job!!! And your hard work is paying off nicely!! Good for you!! Thank you for sharing, you are such an inspiration!!

[Cazzy 725]

Surgeon did a great job, now u know all the discomfort was thoroughly worth it, its great feeling getting rid of that extra person hanging round the tummy area, i loved the feeling of freedom it gave me ... keep healing !

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Surgeon did a great job, now u know all the discomfort was thoroughly worth it, its great feeling getting rid of that extra person hanging round the tummy area, i loved the feeling of freedom it gave me ... keep healing !

It's funny you say that, it's the last couple days I've gone from "ok this was a huge mistake" to "hmmm, I hope he takes the drains out Monday because I really want to go shopping". LOL!

You nailed it though, it's like losing another fleshy being around my middle. It's crazy but even with the loose skin I still have all over the rest of me my self esteem has gone up so much since having this surgery. I don't even mind that my boyfriend has to see me naked daily to help me get my binder on. Before the surgery? I'd have NEVER in a million years just stood in front of him naked for any reason.

I'm excited for the future

[Cazzy 725]

My tummy was worse than yours tho I still cannot show a proper picture of it, shopping will be a dream soon u can buy things that dont have to hide the tummy .. that was so liberating !

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Well I wasn't going to post these, but I figured I've been very open and honest about my journey so far and that I should continue to be open even now. I have to admit, posting these is a bit humiliating but I think it's important for people realize this surgery was no walk in the park. It was painful (and still is) and has a long recovery process. Losing over 200 pounds leaves a lot of excess skin.

Last week, May 1st, I had a tummy tuck/hernia repair/skin removal surgery.

The top pictures are the before pics taken the morning of surgery. The after pics are taken today, 8 days later.

You can see on the before pics I had A LOT of extra skin. You can also see the very large hernia sticking out on my upper tummy.

I am still really swelled, have staples from hip to hip, and drains in but I I think my surgeon did an incredible job.

Thanks for posting these...as humiliating as it was for you, it is beneficial for so many other people and I applaud your bravery. Your tummy is already awesome! I hope you post more as you progress. I saw an awesome belly tat I said I'd get if I had to have a Tummy Tuck, totally covers the scar and is really pretty. I don't have any tatoos now, so for me to even think about it is funny.

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

With BSBS I had mine done and it covered it. You have to have a c section or hystorectomy previously.

OOOOOOOOO WEEEEEEEE!!!! I was going to ask that!!!! I had a C-section and I have BCBS!!!

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Thanks for posting these...as humiliating as it was for you, it is beneficial for so many other people and I applaud your bravery. Your tummy is already awesome! I hope you post more as you progress. I saw an awesome belly tat I said I'd get if I had to have a Tummy Tuck, totally covers the scar and is really pretty. I don't have any tatoos now, so for me to even think about it is funny.

I'm actually getting a tattoo! Not to cover the scar but I'm getting one where my belly button used to be! lol

Yes, I no longer have a belly button. If you look in the before picture, my belly button was already lost way down and into the left in the mess of skin. I told my doc I didn't care if I didn't have one, it would be fun to tell little kids "look, I have no belly button, I'm an alien!"

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

I'm actually getting a tattoo! Not to cover the scar but I'm getting one where my belly button used to be! lol

Yes, I no longer have a belly button. If you look in the before picture, my belly button was already lost way down and into the left in the mess of skin. I told my doc I didn't care if I didn't have one, it would be fun to tell little kids "look, I have no belly button, I'm an alien!"

I love your sense of humor Missy and I have learned so much from you since joining this site!

[Hooghunt 12]

Missy you are great!!! You look amazing! Love reading your posts!