4 1/2 years later, I finally had my tummy tuck done on Oct 12th. I knew that eventually I would have a tummy tuck but I did not want to have it done until I was closer to my goal weight. The last 25lbs were the hardest to lose, but I made it! I am so happy with my tummy tuck results! I hope the pics post okay.

Happy and Healing! :success1:

Mine's next week, eeeeek! But seeing your pic Im also really excited, also very much looking forward to having my huuuuge inguinal hernias fixed, they hurt!

Thank you and good luck to everyone having TT surgery soon...you will not regret it!!!!

my god u look good what was your start weight

my god u look good what was your start weight

Thanks flomatic78!!! My start weight was 279lbs

Is it continuing to change Tammy? I cant believe how much swelling there really is, it LOOKS flat but a day or two later it'll lose a bit of the swelling and I'll think whoa, that was HUGE two days ago. It takes soooooooooo long to see the real effect of this surgery.

wow i weigh 275 right now i cant wait to get to where you are ,you are such an inspiration,you go girl

Is it continuing to change Tammy? I cant believe how much swelling there really is, it LOOKS flat but a day or two later it'll lose a bit of the swelling and I'll think whoa, that was HUGE two days ago. It takes soooooooooo long to see the real effect of this surgery.

Jachut, I was lucky because I didn't have a lot of swelling. I am not sure why some swell alot while others don't. I drank pineapple juice which is supposed to reduce inflammation and I also took Bromelain which is the enzyme found in pineapples. Wear your compression garment 'round the clock to keep the swelling down. Also your daily activity affects how much you swell, but don't worry the swelling will get better it just takes time....up to 6 months for some people but it will go away.

wow i weigh 275 right now i cant wait to get to where you are ,you are such an inspiration,you go girl

Thank you Flomatic78!

Tammyj I think your pics are amazing I am in the process of researching for a surgeon now my Lapband doctor did refer me to a colleuge of his a Dr. Rose in Freehold NJ. I had my surgery Oct. 29, 2010 and so far I love the way I am looking but my stomach looks just like your before pic I hate it. I am still working out I started at 245lbs and I am down to 191lbs my goal is 175lbs most people think I am smaller even though I finally have gotten into a pair of True Religon Jeans and women's not men. But for a woman of color I thought your surgeon did really well. Keep up the good work.

Fab Karen

Fab Karen

Watch out Karen, i have a wicked True Religion habit now, its a very expensive habit!

Thank you Karen and congrats on your weight loss! You will feel even more FAB after your tummy tuck!

Hotttttttt!!! Congrats!!!

Thank you Mocaba!

You look amazing! Thank you for posting your pics. My TT, LBL and BL are scheduled for 06/14. Seeing the results helps me to realize that I an doing the right thing.

Awesome!!