Question for those who have had a tummy tuck..

[JessicaAnn 564]

I'm only 8 weeks out, but I know tummy skin will be a problem. I'm only 23, but had 2 kids only 2 years apart (both csections). After already losing 51lbs, I can already see my tummy getting saggy.

So my questions are

What's recovery like?

Was it covered by insurance?

Wats the pain in comparison to a csection?

Thanks!

[Michellemo 161]

I just had a Tummy Tuck on Tuesday. I have only taken pain meds 3 times. I'm very happy so far with my recovery!

[JessicaAnn 564]

I just had a Tummy Tuck on Tuesday. I have only taken pain meds 3 times. I'm very happy so far with my recovery!

That's awesome! Dd your insurance cover it? If not how much was it? If you don't mind me asking..

[Michellemo 161]

I was self pay. I had the same dr do my Tummy Tuck that did my sleeve. It was $5000

[Teachamy 1,042]

I've been told insurance will cover the cost of Excess skin removal (but not a Tummy Tuck, which involves the muscle as well) only if it is causing a rash or irritation in the area. (For example, if excess sking hangs over and rubs against the skin of your abdomen.) It certainly depends on your insurance company's policy, however.

[marie110 33]

insurance did not cover had to self pay $8k my recovery very slow and very scarred !! but so far happy def worse then a c section very painful first couple of days and for me swelling and numbness im 5 wks post tt with Lipo wearing binder

[Sweet Pee 349]

I'm only 8 weeks out' date=' but I know tummy skin will be a problem. I'm only 23, but had 2 kids only 2 years apart (both csections). After already losing 51lbs, I can already see my tummy getting saggy.

So my questions are

What's recovery like?

Was it covered by insurance?

Wats the pain in comparison to a csection?

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Hi JessicaAnn,

Yes saggy skin was my problem too. I has a lower body lift, breast and butt. I Did Not have Lipo, which I hear is very painful. The LBL areas are numb, so the pain that you experience can be tolerated with medication. I think my C-section pain compared to my LBL pain was about the same or maybe even less.

My surgery was not covered by insurance.

[cv6300 1]

Hi there,

I.kinda did things backwards lol

I had my plastic surgery last year and will have my sleeve in November. I had lots of loose skin after having twins. I guess im considered a light weight at 185lbs. Anyhow, back to my point. I had an circumferential Tummy Tuck (or lower body lift), butt lift/augmentation, and liposuction. Everyone is different, but for me it was very painful!!!! I think the pain came mostly from the Lipo. My Dr pulled me extra tight (which I appreciate now) so I was still walking hunched over well.into week 4. But even with all of that, I dont regret it one bit. My tummy is still flat but im afraid that with the weight loss from the sleeve, it will get flabby again