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At what point are you "back to normal"?

I'm 51 yo male, considering a full extended tummy tuck (loose skin from WLS) and chest lift w/ nipple grafting (gynecomastia). At what point (weeks/months) am I likely to be fully recovered, feel "good as new" / "back to normal"?

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      Thank you. Are you glad you did it? Happy with the results? Any regrets?

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      Extremely glad I did it. I’m really happy with my results and I have zero regrets.

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      It was about a year for me to be back to normal, but only about 3 months until I was no longer worried about wound healing or infections. BTW I am female but my procedure is very Similar with wha

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    9 hours ago, losinglosinglosing said:

    I'm 51 yo male, considering a full extended Tummy Tuck (loose skin from WLS) and chest lift w/ nipple grafting (gynecomastia). At what point (weeks/months) am I likely to be fully recovered, feel "good as new" / "back to normal"?

    It was about a year for me to be back to normal, but only about 3 months until I was no longer worried about wound healing or infections.

    BTW I am female but my procedure is very Similar with what you are having done.

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    Thank you. Are you glad you did it? Happy with the results? Any regrets?

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    4 hours ago, losinglosinglosing said:

    Thank you. Are you glad you did it? Happy with the results? Any regrets?

    Extremely glad I did it. I’m really happy with my results and I have zero regrets.

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