Well I got an appointment date of the 14th for some plastic work to be done around the mid section. I am not sure how it will go and I am a bit nervous as to if I will like the results or not. It may sound a bit self centered but I am hoping they take enough so I am happy with it after putting myself through it. I will do a before VGS and after plastic pics when it heals up a bit. Wish me luck!

Edited September 30, 20169 yr by Waler

Is that your original belly button or did they reconstruct it?

Here are some pics of my scars around 4 years post-TT. I had an extended TT (almost circumferential), but not the fleur de lis.

The last pic shows how underwear hides the scar completely. I have much skimpier underwear than that and it's still completely hidden.

I am curious about tummy tuck financing. Once I lose the weight if I ever want to consider it, is it strictly out of pocket pay? For those of you who have had it, dod you pay it all up front? What is the average cost?

@@Spiceyfrog My belly button was reconstructed. She did a great job. Scar is deep inside it so you can't see it at all.

Edit: Another fun fact is that mole that is now right above my belly button used to to be up even with the bottom of my breasts.

Well I am back out and about, made it through without a hitch. I have to admit the pain is/was not bad at all, but wearing this binder 24/7 is kind of the pits. The only part that got my attention is when they pulled the drains out, other than that piece of cake. took about 6 more pounds off me...working on pics, just waiting until I get the few nylon stiches out they put in as a safety measure and some of the swelling to settle down a bit.