I love all the information I have found on this site and all the help I have received and I can't wait till I'm banded to be able to help others but until then I can help others hopefully in this area....... May 2006 when I lost a lot of weight from Phentermine I had a hanging tummy . If I was naked it would be down to my pubic area. I had Tricare at the time and they denied twice to pay for it so I went ahead and self-pay. I think it was 5k, maybe not that much even. Anyways..... I got down to 180 and felt that I can resume that weight after the Tummy Tuck...WRONG!:tt1: For about 2 months I maintained that weight but I had to switch medications and my eating habits were worse then before so the weight just came back full force! Now I am about 65 pounds heavier and decided to get my life back on track. I hope to be getting the lap band end of Feb or early March. I refuse to go through my whole Tummy Tuck process to just get it back! I refuse to do that! Here's pictures of me.

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If I could be any help please let me know. Oh and I love my new Tummy even with this new weight gain. Best 5k I ever spent!!!!!!!

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

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

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

"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 .

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