Has anybody had a tummy tuck BEFORE their weight loss surgery?

[Crissy Lynne 6]

3 years ago I had a Tummy Tuck and breast augmentation. The mommy make-over to speak, however, now I am considering gastric sleeve to help with weight loss. I'm 5ft9in and just about 247. Not too bad, however, I struggle with type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. I'm wondering how my previous tummy tuck will effect me getting this surgery? Has anybody done this completely backwards like I am... ugh.. I wish I had known I could have qualified for the WLS years ago when I went through the tummy tuck...I would have done this first but because my BMI has always been borderline I had no idea I would qualify because the comorbidities.

[Smac68 9]

Hi, I had a Tummy Tuck back in 2006 re-do in 2007 and just completed the sleeve on 11/22. So far I haven't had any problems. I was border line diabetes & sleep apnea. Please keep in touch I'll let you know if any changes. But so far so good. Good Luck

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[Crissy Lynne 6]

So glad to know I'm not the only one!!

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[Shell ???? 224]

Yep I had a Tummy Tuck ten years ago and then got sleeved march this year my scarring was low so not an issue

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[seeingme 91]

Yes, I had mine in 2009. My Surgeon says it can make things slightly more difficult, if there are adhesions or anything. In 2014 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I have had 14 reconstruction surgeries. (getting new boobs is NOT a benefit of breast cancer!!) I have had to have lots of procedures to release scar tissue in my chest and arms because I have cording. Then in Feb 2 years ago i had my ovaries removed via my new belly button. Not only did they wreck my new belly button, but I have a big hernia there now too. My sleeve surgeon said I can come back 6 months after sleeve and he'll fix the hernia.

[Babbs 14,681]

I know @@JamieLogical had one before her surgery, too. Let's see if she chimes in. I also know that her stomach looks A-MAZ-ING at goal weight!

[Crissy Lynne 6]

Yeah my surgeon doesn't seem worried and said I may have less issues with loose skin since it's already pretty tight

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