HI, I'm new here and not sure if I'm posting this in the right place

Basically I got my band last June and am down ~110lbs. I think I have stopped losing weight and have been gaining muscle, as I've been in the gym 6 days a week working out like an animal. Basically I look great In clothes but out I have excess skin around my stomach, while the rest of my body is pretty tone and looks good. I have read up a little bit on here about different procedures and Insurance covering them. Unfortunately I'm not going to qualify under my insurance plan. I'm looking for some tips/advice/point in the right direction as far as my options both surgical and non surgical (if there are any?) Additionally I'm a recent college grad with limited finances (I'm aware that this isn't going to help haha), but I'm interested for now and possibly further down the road.

TIA

Hello:

Without insurance funding having a tummy tuck is an expensive thing. However, it will be so worth it!

The cost varies tremendously by location. In MA a full tummy tuck costs about $20 - $24k. I've seen others say it costs only $8k in other areas of the country.

Start saving, and go on a couple of consults with plastic surgeons. It will at least know where you stand and then you can plan accordingly. I think that most plastic surgeons will charge for a consult, but it should be less than $100.00.

Good luck and congratulations on your weight loss.

Sue

i know it won't fix the problem totally, but i am using biotin and other vitamins (E, DHA) that are supposed to help with skin elasticity. I use MSM soaps and lotions on my stomach. I am a grad student too, so i understand the struggle to find 20k to have a surgery. maybe these small, cheaper tricks will help enough to make you feel better about that area? Let me know if it works. I am still early in my journey but would love to think that the things i'm doing might help..

I did everything I could to try and help with the skin. I took all my vitamins, worked out like crazy which included cardio and weights. In the end, the tummy just wasnt bouncing back. Granted I have 3 kids all a c-section too. So that didnt help. But I just had a tummy tuck a little over a month ago and I am super happy I did. It is nice to be rid of the excess skin.

I went to Mexico and had a breast lift and neck lift for just at 7000. I had my tummy tuck in Houston for $10,200. Dr Quiroz does great work in Mexico and I think you can get a lbl for around $6500. I flew into San Diego and CosMed picked me up at the airport and I stayed there 6 nights and then they drove me back to the airport. It's a great option for those that can't afford it in the states.

Karen

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