I had a Tummy Tuck.....

[ronwifey 0]

I had enough sick leave and annual leave to take 6 weeks off and besides even if I didn't your employer HAS to give you the time off if your Dr. recommends it! I had FMLA covereage from day 1. It is MAJOR surgery and that is all your employer needs to know and on the FMLA paperwork it isn't supposed to go into graphic detail about what type of procedure just have Dr. go into detail about what you can and can't do and how long you'll be out for. My job requires me to lift 70 pounds many times a day...my Dr. said HECK NO! So my boss wouldn't give me a desk job for a couple weeks so he said NO WORK AT ALL THEN! It was great for me.

No, thankfully my tummy and skin haven't stretched back out like the rest of me has. I can't wait to get the band.

[nanaof5 0]

I would like to know if anyone can tell me the difference between a Tummy Tuck and lower body lift? I also have had 4 c sections and I heard that if you have alot of scaring from the surgeries you cannot have this type of surgery does anyone know if this is true or not, because it is more risky. Thanks

[ousooner 1]

I would like to know if anyone can tell me the difference between a Tummy Tuck and lower body lift? I also have had 4 c sections and I heard that if you have alot of scaring from the surgeries you cannot have this type of surgery does anyone know if this is true or not, because it is more risky. Thanks

Not real sure about the scaring issue.

A tummy tuck is where they cut from hip to hip, a LBL is where they cut all the way around and lift the front and back. Hope that helps

[HarleyNana 10]

From what I understand, the more invasive the surgery, the more muscles that are cut into and tightened, the riskier the surgery.

[HarleyNana 10]

"how'd you get off work"

I slept with the boss! Actually, my husband and I have owned our business for 35 years, and now our two sons basically run our business. I always laugh and tell people, hubby goes in to "stir the pot" and I go in to count the money, actually check on the admin stuff. After having more than $40,000, embezzled over a two year period, I'll probably never trust anyone again .

[jbrad71629 2]

Lynn~ I would do it again a million times over. Not all Dr.s use drains my BF's Dr. didn't and she has great results too. As far as down time. I work for the USPS and lift very heavy boxes and do a lot of walking so I took 4-5 weeks off. The more you do the first couple days and weeks the more you swell (OUCH) and the longer it will take to heal.

I am so glad I found your post! I too work for the PO and I have been kicking around the idea of a Tummy Tuck if needed when i reach goal. My biggest concern has been the time away from work nd you just ansered that question. I clicked on your link for the photos and the difference is remarkable! Best of luck ith the lapband, it is the best thing I have ever done for myself. Take care