Tummy tuck BEFORE WLS?

[Nikkipit 19]

I had a Tummy Tuck 8 years ago and now thinking of having the sleeve surgery. I know. ... I did this backwards.

Has anyone done this? Any extra complications? Will the procedure of bloating my body during the surgery affect my tummy tuck?

Thanks everyone.

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

The gas they put in your torso to lift your organs is minimal. It isn't like they puff you out like a pregnant woman. They do cut your abdominal muscles, not sure what that might do if you had them stitched together in the past.

Share your concerns with a Dr and get their opinion.

[kmorri 1,689]

One of the questions the bariatric surgeon will ask is if you've had any other abdominal surgeries.....They will be the only ones who can tell you if it will complicate any issues. good luck to you!

[Daisee68 2,493]

I think @JaimeLogical had TT before WLS. You might message her if she doesn't see this tag (not sure if I spelled it exactly right).

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[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

The gas they put in your torso to lift your organs is minimal. It isn't like they puff you out like a pregnant woman. They do cut your abdominal muscles, not sure what that might do if you had them stitched together in the past.

Share your concerns with a Dr and get their opinion.

They cut your abdominal muscles for the sleeve? Did you have an open procedure? With laparoscopic, the incisions are minimal.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@TheRealMeIsHere!

I had a laparoscopic procedure. There is no way to them to get to your organs without cutting through the muscle. A small cut is still a cut.

Edited July 14, 2016 by OutsideMatchInside

[DeeCasso 11]

I had a TT in 2002. It was a great success. Due to illness, I gained weight. So far, my tummy is shrinking and it looks like the loose skin will be minimal and the TT will regain it's integrity. Hope that helps.

[Mountaingal 322]

My friend had a TT 7-8 yrs before WLS. It did not cause any complications and actually seems to have helped her not have so much loose skin as many of us do. Her tummy was far tighter before surgery than most of us are.

[Nikkipit 19]

My friend had a TT 7-8 yrs before WLS. It did not cause any complications and actually seems to have helped her not have so much loose skin as many of us do. Her tummy was far tighter before surgery than most of us are.

Thanks!!!! ????

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Thanks everyone!!!! ????????????????

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[Bluesky1 191]

I had a Tummy Tuck 8 years ago and now thinking of having the sleeve surgery. I know. ... I did this backwards.
Has anyone done this? Any extra complications? Will the procedure of bloating my body during the surgery affect my tummy tuck?
Thanks everyone.
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There is a woman on here with the name Jamie logic (i think that's the spelling). She had tummy tuck, regained the weight and had sleeve some years later. She is happy with her stomach still (i believe). Look her up.