Pre-banding tummy tuck

[MaryD 0]

Did anyone have a Tummy Tuck at any time PRIOR to surgery? I had one after I was sure I'd stay at the weight I lost 8 years ago. Now my tummy is relatively flat, but I have gained a HUGE butt and thighs. Does it make the banding surgery more difficult? Did you lose weight proportionately?

[Tamjpjb 1]

Hi Mary,

Yes, I had my TT 3 years ago then regained about 25 lbs. That was when I decided that I really needed to get to the root of my problem and stop yo-yo dieting. I got the band put in last year and have lost 60+ lbs and I am so hapy. I didn't have an complications. In fact, my doctor said that he sees it alot- guess it's quite common. My weight loss has been proportioned and I am very happy with m results.

Feel free to contact me if you want to talk.

[MaryD 0]

Thanks so much, Tami. That makes me feel a whole lot better - especially the part about the doctor seeing it alot. I was somewhat embarrassed about it. I will keep in touch - I should get my banding date tomorrow, so I'm almost there.

Mary

[Tamjpjb 1]

MaryD,

Did you get your banding date?

[smsmithart 4]

I had tt before banding ..no problems here it looks great and I'm down 25lbs..

[nursenky9 0]

I had a TT in 2003. Went through alot and I have gained around 90 lbs since then. Waiting on ins approval for the band. Very good post! I was wondering about the TT pre band.