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Four weeks to go. Am excited and nervous at the same time. Got my medical clearance. Next step is pre op . can't wait to get rid of the hanging belly.

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I had a Tummy Tuck many years ago and the results have been fantastic. Even after I gained weight I did not gain weight on my belly. I have a pretty flat tummy. You will have the same results!

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Where are you having it done? Name of surgeon? Thanks and best of luck I'm sure you will love it!

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Dr knotegen in Fresno ca

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I had an extended Tummy Tuck back in 2011 and I've been thrilled with the results as well. I had lost 90 pounds prior to the procedure and I have since regained 80 of that. My tummy is still flat and the muscle repair has held up amazingly well. I'm hoping that after I am sleeved and re-lose the weight, I won't need any sort of revision.

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Four weeks to go. Am excited and nervous at the same time. Got my medical clearance. Next step is pre op . can't wait to get rid of the hanging belly.

Congrats on the tuck!!! That is definitely in my long-term plans. I am preparing for my surgery and have 100 lbs to loose. What was your time table like - how long did you wait for the tuck from the period you had your WLS?

Let us know how things go? So excited for you!!

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Congrats!! Hope all goes well for you! I just had my extended TT 6 weeks ago.

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Good luck to you!! You will be amazed at the difference it brings. :-)

I had my TT in Aug 2010 (No muscle tightening as I have hernia mesh in there) - And I am happy today as I was back then - My scar has widened a tiny bit in healing - But has stayed the same for years as I am same size etc. I Love love love my results!

Pic below is not long after the Op - Now it is similar but a white line... When I say it has stretched a bit I think that is cos my PS said to remove tapes and now if I did it again I would keep the paper tapes n for at least TEN weeks to support the scar whilst healing - Stopping it stretching a little - I know this to be true as in my other operations I did that and they haven't stretched like this one... You live and learn I guess... Still love it tho!

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Good luck to you!! You will be amazed at the difference it brings. :-)

I had my TT in Aug 2010 (No muscle tightening as I have hernia mesh in there) - And I am happy today as I was back then - My scar has widened a tiny bit in healing - But has stayed the same for years as I am same size etc. I Love love love my results!

Pic below is not long after the Op - Now it is similar but a white line... When I say it has stretched a bit I think that is cos my PS said to remove tapes and now if I did it again I would keep the paper tapes n for at least TEN weeks to support the scar whilst healing - Stopping it stretching a little - I know this to be true as in my other operations I did that and they haven't stretched like this one... You live and learn I guess... Still love it tho!

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congrats looks great!

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Thanks for your post Sue! I am looking forward to the day I can have mine, but one step at a time. My WL surgeon's PA said my appropriate goal (75% of excess body weight in 1 year) will be 75 lbs. At that point, she said it would be ok to undergo the TT, and then see where I stood from there (if I am satisfied, or want to reduce further). Just so ready for this!!

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