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I'm 1-1/2 years out from vsg surgery and I lost 57 lbs and went under my goal. I've gained 9 lbs, but am quite pleased with my current weight. I'm 66 years old and lower weight was not my friend. I find I'm stuck with the dreaded spare tire that just won't go away and am considering plastics. Has anyone had this type of problem fixed, and if so, what did you have done? Thanks for reading!

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Well, I am fifteen + moths out and have a similar dilemma My goal is within reach reach but my body has shrunk in such a way that I feel like a pencil with a Life-Saver candy for a belt. Boy these last pounds better come off the middle. I don't want to have a panni, but my insurance will pay for it after two years. I am seriously thinking about. What's one more surgery, anyway?

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It's so unsightly! I can't hide it at all. I wondered if Lipo is an option or is this Tummy Tuck territory?

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I am 31 and I also had the darn spare tire. I considered Lipo, however ultimately that just removes fat and not any skin so your tire just looks a little flatter. From my research the only way to fix this was with a body lift, which on the front is the abdominoplasty and on the back is the posterior body lift. I am very pleased with my results and I am 100% certain without surgery I would never had been able to get rid of that extra skin. You can go in for a consult with a surgeon and they can give you a very good idea of what would be the best option for you.

Good luck!

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Thank you so much for your response. If I were your age, there's no doubt in my mind I'd go for the body lift. Lord knows I have a lot that needs lifting. You're right in that I need to schedule a consult, but haven't found the courage to do it. I'm glad you had a good result with your surgery!

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Hi I am only 1 year post opt today and i am already looking into a Tummy Tuck to removed the extra skin. I think it is just with the weight lost when you have lost over 100 pounds. Good luck.

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