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Inverted T tummy tuck

Kmr1973

By Kmr1973, in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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Kmr1973    2

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I am having an Inverted T Tummy Tuck on April 21st. I'm very excited and extremely nervous. I'm 43 and a mother of five children. I have had three c sections, one on the pelvic line and two up and down the stomach. I'm overweight with it all being in my belly. I met up with my surgeon and agreed he could make me have a flat belly with a curve again. I have looked at numerous before and after pics and videos of stories. Do's and don't and care afterward. I would appreciate any advice. I have cut out all caffeine and chocolate. I have also started working out. I have had a previous back surgery so I am limited. I'm working mostly my arms and some excercises for the lovely back fat. ? I have added my current pic. It isn't pretty but it is real! Can't wait to have a waist again!

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Berry78    4,259

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Prepare yourself for a prolonged recovery. I swear the nips and tucks are rougher than the bariatrics!

You'll do great! Congrats!



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Will you be having bariatric surgery after a TT or before?

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im confused.... did you have WLS? I've never heard of having the TT first then WLS. I know i had to maintain my WL for a year before my PS would do it

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If you're planning to lose more weight, I highly recommend putting off the Tummy Tuck until you're at, or at least close to your goal weight. If you do it now and then lose more later, your results won't be very good. I just had an invert T with lower body lift on Thursday, and I had been maintaining at goal for 6 months. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best!

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TheRealMeIsHere!    863

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A TT should be done to tighten muscles and remove loose skin. You will be much happier with the end result if you are at goal weight and maintaining for a period of time.

You may want to check the reputation of any plastic surgeon that says he can remove fat, skin, tighten muscles and give you a waist before you are at goal. That's a lot of work to be done at once, not sure how safe that is.

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