My stomach as always been big and now with the weight loss It is really flabby.

I'm thinking about a TT in about a years time. (when I lose all my weight).

Can someone tell me what a TT is like what is your exerience. Is it really painful? Is the recovery time long? Will it be worth it?

thanks for your time

I'm sure I'm in line right behind you. I already have a flabby belly and overhang and it's gross, I don't expect it to get much better with weight loss. That's a little down the road for me but I'm interested in finding out more, too. I was planning on asking about a TT when I go for Band surgery April 8th. Dr Kuri has a plastic surgeon on staff that does lots of TTs and even does something, a technique, that somehow includes the inner thighs, and I have lots of hang there, too. I'll let you know what I find out...good luck!

PLEASE!!Keep me informed about that procedure/thighs and belly!

Much appreciated!

C

I had my tummy tuck on October 29, 2004. The surgeon removed 17lbs of skin and fat and tightened the abdominal muscles.

My recovery wasn't particularly painful, but it was long. Since the surgeon removed so much skin (and I still have more to go!), my body panicked and compensated for the loss of the skin and fat by filling up with Fluid. The swelling was awful. It wasn't painful as much as it was uncomfortable, from the pressure of the swelling. I went into the surgery a size 16 and came out a size 20! I'm back to a 16 now and in some 14's.

I got very tired easily and wasn't able to go back to work full time for about 6 weeks. I'm a bartender though, and am on my feet for at least 8 hours a day. That wasn't easy right after surgery and I found myself having to leave work early quite often in the first few weeks.

My best tips are to have someone with you for at least the first week and to sleep in a recliner. You will NOT be able to lay flat for a couple of weeks. The recliner was my best friend.

The recovery really wasn't bad though, despite the swelling and the extra time off of work. And the results are amazing. I can do so much more now that I don't have all of that skin hanging off of my belly. It interfered with everything and now it's not there. Now to get my thighs, breasts and arms done!

Wow! the results are AMAZING!!! My DH will have to have massive plastic surgery after he's lost more weight, and I've been a little aprehensive about it.

Thank you so much for posting these pix.

OMG, that is unbelievable! Thank you so much for sharing those pics. Im still in shock....

What awesome before and afters! After viewing these pics, were all going to be ready for one!

Wow! Thats really amazing! You look great. I can see a difference in your thighs in the after picture. They look good, too. Maybe you won't need a thigh lift.

OMG girl what a difference, you've got to be so much happier. That was very special of you to share this with us, then again, you've got so much to be proud of...you go girl!

I want, I want!!!

Of course, I'm about 50-80 pounds from where I need to be... Sigh.

You look great! Thanks so much for posting the pics.

xxoo

Those pictures are incredible. What a difference.

Bikini underwear. You look great.

My band doc said I have to wait until I am 2 years post op (March 2006) until I can have a TT. He told me that after having 4 children and being overweight my whole life that the tummy is here to stay (until the TT that is).

Thank you girlies! I haven't had any kids, but being fat since I was 5 years old and carrying most of it in my belly wasn't too kind to my skin. My belly wasn't going anywhere either, no matter how much I lost.

The thighs still need to be done, unfortunately. I cropped them out of the after picture, but the inner thigh still hangs and gives me a horrible look in clothes. I work out like crazy, yet my thighs still have that lovely inner roll. I'm saving them for last though, since they're supposed to be the worst procedure pain- and recovery-wise.

Bikini panties, YES! I love, love, love wearing them. I always hated wearing underwear because of how they looked on me, now I'm breaking the bank by visiting Victoria's Secret all the time. I just took a side picture today, hadn't taken one of those yet.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask. It really wasn't bad, and it was SO worth it.

Hey, that's not bikini...THAT"S A THONG!!!! You go girl, you look awesome! I wish you had left in the rest of your tatoo, too, um, also. Well done Tangerine!

Wow, Alexis! You look great! And you've lost 130 pounds! Congratulations!

YOU LOOK MAHVELOUS!!! OK MY TURN MY TURN MY TURN!!!!!

Wow, you look great! Thanks for sharing with us!

absolutely amazing , you look great....thank you for sharing your pics.....i am yet to have a first visit with my dr's but every time i get on this site and read more about this lap band procedure i just cant wait.....

so many years of bad eating and bad food,it so hard to change practically overnight, but to me the key is to want to change and that is wot i am gonna do, and going by all on here even with the horrid puking you all talk about and possible complications from surgery etc.....still hasnt put me off, so bring it all on i say hahahaahahaha.....

thanks again for sharing your pics......