I have lost almost 90 pounds and just scheduled my tummy tuck for the end of may. It's gonna run $6350 I thought it would be more. Nervous about it and really nervous about what to expect look wise once healed. Would love to hear others that have had it and their experiences- tips:)

I have lost almost 90 pounds and just scheduled my tummy tuck for the end of may. It's gonna run $6350 I thought it would be more. Nervous about it and really nervous about what to expect look wise once healed. Would love to hear others that have had it and their experiences- tips:)

That's not a bad price at all. Where are you doing it?

Chattanooga, tn--- dr chase

Edited March 14, 201412 yr by utkscvol1

That's great! Wish you the best :-)

You realize that by the mere mention of the getting a tummy tuck, it demands before and after pics. And keep in mind, if you want information, well then......As Hanibal Lecter would say......"quid pro quo" !

Edited March 14, 201412 yr by Recycled

I don't know about the pain but just know you will have a scar from hip to hip. They can't really do it any other way. I would also ask if he is putting in drains or leaving a drain hole because I know people who got the new version of just a drain hole and it got infected and took a long time to heal. I would rather be bothered with two drains for a week then a weeping hole that takes forever to close up and puts you at risk for infection. That would be my concern.

Best wishes, I have seen wonderful results on others. I have not had it done. I know that I have seen people who have had the arm thing done, You get real nasty looking scars on the underside with that. Best wishes to you!

I don't know about the pain but just know you will have a scar from hip to hip. They can't really do it any other way. I would also ask if he is putting in drains or leaving a drain hole because I know people who got the new version of just a drain hole and it got infected and took a long time to heal. I would rather be bothered with two drains for a week then a weeping hole that takes forever to close up and puts you at risk for infection. That would be my concern.

He did tell me I would have 2 drains in for a week. He did say I would have a scar right below the panty line. Just nervous as I don't want my expectations to not be realistic.

I have lost almost 90 pounds and just scheduled my tummy tuck for the end of may. It's gonna run $6350 I thought it would be more. Nervous about it and really nervous about what to expect look wise once healed. Would love to hear others that have had it and their experiences- tips:)

Did you have a wls, if so how long ago?

Did you have a wls, if so how long ago?

I had lapband last June. Hit my goal weight and have been maintaining the past couple months.

Does insurance cover it? I inquired at a clinic and she said the are cash basis, they don't bill.

Does insurance cover it? I inquired at a clinic and she said the are cash basis, they don't bill.

Mine does not. I have heard of some procedures being covered but you have to have major issues. Save up:)

Just prepare yourself for the intense pain that comes with a tummy tuck and also be sure that you will have someone with you 24/7 for the first 2 weeks. Because you won't be able to do much for yourself.

Just prepare yourself for the intense pain that comes with a tummy tuck and also be sure that you will have someone with you 24/7 for the first 2 weeks. Because you won't be able to do much for yourself.

I agree- or at a minimum have someone with you the first week. The pain was nothing I'd expected- I mean I have kids and have passed kidney stones; what could have been worse? This was and no one had REALLY prepared me for it. The muscles were pulled so tight I was hunched over for 4 weeks- I'm 8 months out and still have little feeling on my sides/upper buttocks (at the end of the incisions) and from my scar to my belly button is numb. I am so pleased with the results that if I had to, I'd do it all over again!

Oh- and can i just say I really enjoyed wearing a bikini this January when we were on vacation!

I have heard so many different stories on what to expect. I plan on going back to work 11 days after. I have a desk job and the surgeon seemed to think it would be fine but I also work out at least 5 times a week and he said that was gonna help me bounce back faster. My husband will be off with me the whole time I am so I will have plenty of help. I am very unsure as to what to expect from the looks. I just don't want to have unreal expectations.

Everyone is different and every doctor's work is different I am a long distance runner that also works out. I wasn't really comfortable running until about 5 months out. My doc released me to light exercise at 10 weeks and full exercise at 16 weeks. You will be great just make sure you take your time to heal properly- if something hurts there is a reason.