| TOPIC | TUMMY TUCK QUESTION OR COMMENT | DATE | |
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| | George  Hi, My name is George and I am 21 years old this year. At my heaviest I weight 230lbs. Right now I am down to 170lbs... I am going to get the abdominoplasty after I reached my ideal weight in a year's time. For the inner thigh, a thigh lift may sound too extreme for me and I am probably going to learn to live with it... Read Response | 12-22-2010 |
| | Rachel I had a tummy tuck 5 weeks ago, all my swelling round hips/under my breasts has gone but I have swelling under my new belly button and where a lady would but cut for a c section and top of pubic hair line. why is this? is that where your muscles are? help?? Thanks for your time. Read Response | 12-19-2010 |
| | Live I had my Tummy Tuck done in Bolivia and I paid 2690$. I went through MakeoverTravel a medical tourism group. The cost of my surgery was 2690$ but this a cost not for only the surgery but for a full all inclusive package... Read Response | 12-15-2010 |
Breaking Sutures | Charlene If you snap or pull a suture on the inside of your tummy tuck can there be damage done? Charlene, I never had that problem so I don't have any first hand experience with breaking stitches but here is a good source of info on it. Good luck. Tanner | 12-08-2010 |
Tummy Tuck In India | Krunal I want to do tummy tuck operating... my age 22 yrs. old, and my weight is around 95 kg. where is your operating center in India??? And what's a charges of the operation??? please do rep me... Krunal, Sorry, but I don't have an operating center in India or anywhere else. This website simply provides information on what it's like to have a tummy tuck. It provides no medical services. Tanner | 11-25-2010 |
| | Carolyn I am having a panniculectomy on Jan 7th and am scared out of my mind about the drains. I have no sense of smell, so I will not be able to detect an odor. I also find it very hard to move around and am very squeamish. Can you calm my fears in any way. I had lap band, and have lost 150 lbs. with 100 more to go, but the fat and skin around my abdomen is making it hard to move and walk. This is the only way to get rid of it. They will not be cutting through muscle. Just skin and fat. They will be removing about 25lbs from me. Do you think I can handle this alone? Will I be able to wear clothes, do stairs? Read Response | 11-11-2010 |
Liposuction | Lisa After liposuction the target areas you had treated, will a person be able to get fat in those areas again? Lisa, I don't really know. I never had liposuction, just a tummy tuck with a body lift.If I had to guess, I would think it would be possible to get fat in those areas again.Best regards,Tanner
| 11-07-2010 |
Relations | Gloria I have just completed my 5th week post-op tummy tuck. Is it too soon to have intimate relations? I am very nervous and physically my med section is very tender to the touch. Otherwise is it safe? Gloria, Sorry, but I have no idea about that. You will have to check with your surgeon to answer that question.Best regards,Tanner | 11-07-2010 |
| | VincentFOLLOW-UP FROM PRIOR 11-1-2010 CORRESPONDENCE
Hey Tanner, No problem! Your website was of enormous help to me, and it didn't contain any info on the fleur de lis surgery, so if someone else is looking for info on this type of surgery, I am glad that they can now find it on your site! Read Response | 11-07-2010 |
| | MusaHey man so I'm 18 years old and 2 years ago I dropped from 265 to 180 and now imp struggling with embarrassing saggy chest (Gynecomastia) and loose access skin in my abdomen area. I really want to do this surgery I found an amazing doctor...Do you think its worth it and not going to lie I'm kind of freaked out about the operation do you think I will be alright? I really appreciate if you could help me out! Thank you. Read Response | 11-06-2010 |
| | VincentFOLLOW-UP FROM PRIOR 6-26-2010 CORRESPONDENCE
Hey Tanner,I sent you two messages at the end of June, and your replies were a great help. I've had my tummy tuck surgery, and even though the results are amazing, and I'd gladly have it done again if I had to decide whether I needed it, I did have two complications... Read Response | 11-01-2010 |
| | LynnI want a tummy very bad but I am scared to do it. I am the mother of three children and had three C-sections. Two C-sections resulted in a perforated bowel and I required two bowel surgeries. I have a very deep and wide vertical scar with three inches above my belly button which was cut through. I have had several consults and am not sure who to believe. One said he could give me a new stomach with a belly button, the other said that I would still have a two to three inch scar above my belly button and would not have a belly button... Read Response | 10-31-2010 |
| | EMHello, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I had a Tummy Tuck 8 months ago that didn't go well and had a revision full tummy tuck 10 days ago that went much better. My first tummy tuck, the surgeon didn't use drains and I suffered terribly with many sarcomas. This time, I used a different surgeon and he used drains... Read Response | 10-24-2010 |
| | James Thanks for the great story. I'm wondering, how long was it before you could wear your pants after surgery ? With the swelling, did you go up a size or wear sweat pants? Thanks. Read Response
| 10-13-2010 |
Tummy Tuck | Thomas I always inspired by you, your thoughts and attitude, again, thanks for this nice post.
| 10-12-2010 |
Infected Belly Button | Gillian I had a tummy tuck 4 months ago and my belly button still keeps getting infected and leaking smelly brown blood. Sorry, Response for this message is missing - Tanner | 10-07-2010 |
| | Maureen Hi, I'm so depressed I had x sarcomas after my surgery, then when that resolved I have swelling, going on 4 months I no longer fit in previous clothes. mine is not bloating it is distention I feel pregnant, people think I had a breast job, I have gained 12 lbs., not due too overeating that's for sure my skin is tight and the only way I feel I look ok is if I don't eat and lay down. I'm uncomfortable in my own skin, above my private area is swelling that takes on a look of a cone, I no longer feel feminine, and am sick of not fitting in my jeans. I went from 140-160- I hate the whole thing I feel all this pain wasn't vain no pun intended. Read Response
| 10-06-2010 |
Tummy Tuck Healing & Recovery | Dustin Thank you so much for making this website. I have looked all over the internet for information (secondary to asking my surgeon) but this first-hand information from a patient's perspective is exactly what I needed. I especially appreciate the pictures detailing your healing process. I have my surgery in about 10 days, and I am really glad I stumbled upon your site. I will definitely revisit before and after my operation. Thanks again. Dustin,Thanks for your comments.Let me know if you have any questions or if I forgot to include something on the website that would be of interest.Good luck with your operation.Tanner | 10-03-2010 |
Losing A Belly Button | Mike Hi just wanted to add my few cents in, i have read some place don't know were but it stated it is possible to lose your belly button during a tummy tuck but it is very rare. | 09-25-2010 |
| | Dominique I want a tummy tuck so bad! In fact my surgery date is scheduled for next month. Listening to my classmates, I was told that some of them knew people who died after a tummy tuck due to blood clots. So now I'm really paranoid about having this surgery. I was thinking that if I did have the surgery maybe if I was more active afterwards then I wouldn't be prone to blood clots. What do you suggest I should do? Read Response
| 09-17-2010 |
| | GigiI had a tummy tuck, lower face lift, chin reduction and eyes bags done and lip implants all in one day. I had drain from the lower part of the facelift and drains from the tummy tuck. After, surgery my face was super bruised and swelled. My stomach was swelled. I never had any pain, but just a little discomfort from the drains in my tummy. The second the drains were removed... Read Response | 09-13-2010 |
| | Devin Hey bro well done on your recovery and thanks for your detailed explanation but how long did it take for your swelling to go down completely? Read Response | 09-09-2010 |
Chest Area | Matt Hey did it tighten your chest as well?
Matt, No, a tummy tuck doesn't tighten the chest area. There is a separate operation called Gynecomastia is needed for that. Tanner | 09-05-2010 |
| | Vanessa My surgery was done in July 6 2010. Is it safe to be expose in the sun already. Read Response | 09-04-2010 |
| | Baby I had my abdominoplasty & herniolasty done on 11/8/2010 i.e.. 17 days now. The drain collected still is 22cc. Can the drain be removed now? Will it get accumulated if the drain pipe is removed? Read Response | 08-28-2010 |
| | BelemIt's almost three weeks since I have my tummy tuck and liposuction along with a breast augmentation the recovery for the bust augmentation It was okay, but, the recovery for the tummy tuck it was a different story, the first two weeks it was so painful, that my husband had to... Read Response | 08-27-2010 |
| | Henna If I pay cash for all, would that be cheaper? Thanks. Henna, That would depend on the individual doctor that you choose. I suspect that some would not take cash for payment of a tummy tuck. Others may only be too happy to. Best regards, Tanner | 08-21-2010 |
| | Dominique I am interested in getting a tummy tuck. I was wondering if the drains hurt? is it hard to go to the bathroom? How long does the drains stay inside you? Do you have to get cut again to get the drains out? Read Response | 08-20-2010 |
| | Juliann After 6 years of having a tummy tuck operation, my mother, 67, is experiencing severe complications: not eating regularly, losing weight, chronic constipation pain, especially on the right side of her stomach where the drainage tubes were placed (stabbing, movement, burning, bloating, pain). What can be done to ease her pains and who should she seek help from at this point?. we've taken her to every doctor possible... Read Response | 08-19-2010 |
| | SaraHey! I had a full Tummy Tuck w/MR and liposuction 3 weeks ago. I have had so many questions and concerns since the surgery, and I have scoured the internet looking for answers. I keep coming back to your site... Read Response | 08-19-2010 |
| | Debbie I really want to get a tummy tuck done but trying to find a good md that does payment plans is hard to find and I really want a good md that would not mess me up. Read Response | 08-17-2010 |
| | RikaHello: It's been 2 months since my abdominalplasty with liposuction. When I wake up in the morning my stomach is flat but throughout the day every time I eat my stomach blows up. Is this normal? I feel like I look pregnant all over again. I know I still have a little swelling but I didn't think this would happen with a bowl of oatmeal. I hope nothing's wrong. Please advise. Read Response | 08-15-2010 |
Tummy Tuck Experience | MBT Good journey and experience! | 07-21-2010 |
| | Nene I want to have a tummy tuck in the United states. I do not have credit card nor insurance and will prefer to pay cash before the surgery. What is the total cost? Please advise a.s.a.p. Read Response | 7-19-2010 |
| | Chris I had a mini complex abdominoplasty yesterday and had one drain put in. Almost all of my draining has come from tube site in body, what a mess. Doctor didn't seem alarmed but I don't see anybody else having this problem. Read Response | 07-01-2010 |
| | VincentDear Tanner,Thank you SO much for setting up this website with your experiences. I have been looking for something like this for AGES, and have finally found the resource I've been looking for.I lost 90 pounds after a life of being fat. I'm 34 and have had severe migraine attacks all my life. After having been treated by a neurologist since I was 12, my neurologist finally told me there was nothing else he could do for me (after we'd tried every available treatment). The only thing he could think of was me trying to lose weight. So I did.And it worked. I have far less migraine attacks, and the ones I do have are far less intense. However, now I have a lot of skin left. So, I am having the skin 'chopped off' in 3 months... Read Response
| 06-29-2010 |
| | Ana I had a tummy tuck done in my country 6 weeks ago, came back to us 3 weeks later i still fell liquid in my abdomen, what are the risk, if i don't take it out. Will my body absorb it or I need to go back to my country and have the doctor to take the liquid out. Read Response | 06-27-2010 |
| | Lennon Hi there...thank you for all the information on your website! So here is the deal...I am a 28 year old male in need of some advice on abdominoplasty. I have had several back surgeries in the past 4 years, but now my back is in perfect shape. The last surgery was September of 2008, when I had Anterior Spinal Fusion at the L5/S1 level. Anterior, of course, meant that they went through the front. I now have a scar... Read Response | 06-22-2010 |
| | Michele I am 10 day post op full abdominoplasty. So far so good except these drain tubes giving me fits. The right one is out to point of no more bulb suction and about 2 inches white portion of tube shows and I can see the sutures. I go Mon to doctor to take it out. Is it possible it will keep working itself out and if so how do I take care of treating the hole left behind? It seems that every movement I make is causing it to come out another half inch and pushing it back in I know is not a good idea. Read Response | 06-19-2010 |
| | Cindy I had my right JP drainage tube taken out on Monday June 7, 2010 and my doctor was very upset with me because he thinks it was too soon to have it taken out (the medical assistant took it out that day and he wasn't in the office) he is afraid... Read Response | 06-12-2010 |
Over 3 Weeks With Tummy Tuck Drains | Cindy Ok, so I had my tummy tuck on May 12, 2010 (almost a month ago now) and I still have the drainage tube in on the right side!!! I'm so frustrated right now, it hurts so badly just sitting with this thing in me!! It stings so bad and it is so uncomfortable, the output is at about 30 cc's but I really want it taken out immediately!! Also, every time I tell my doctor about something I had read that is a warning sign and should tell him about, he acts like it's no big deal and it makes me look like I am freaking out over every little thing, so what do I do?? Sorry, Response for this message is missing - Tanner | 06-05-2010 |
How Long Do Tummy Tuck Stitches Last? | Sally Hi....I am just over 2 weeks post op tummy tuck. My internal muscles did have some diastis and needed to be sutured back. My main concern is the longevity of the sutures. My doctor says they last a lifetime. I am an active 45 yr. old runner. I also use some weights and definitely work on my core. I am so concerned that the core workouts and abs exercises will bust my sutures. I would love to hear of some success stories to maybe ease my concerns. Thank you! Sorry, Response for this message is missing - Tanner | 06-04-2010 |
| | RobbieThanks for this Tanner... I really appreciate it! I'm down 115 pounds...and have a lot of excess skin. I'm trying to lose 10 more...and then consider the surgery end of next year. I'm interested in reaching out to the response/guy from the 5/23 post who did the liposuction on the chest... as I'm thinking of that also. Would you ask him if I could connect with him? Thanks. Read Response | 06-04-2010 |
I NEED a Tummy Tuck | England I need a tummy tuck.....NEED, a tummy tuck. I don't care about the risks. If I die it would be better than living the rest of my life like this. every time I bend or squat my underwear and pants slip down to expose my underwear and my shirts ride up. I hate what this is doing to my family and me. Sorry, Response for this message is missing - Tanner | 5-31-2010 |
Pooched Out Belly Button | Dottie It has been 13 weeks since my tummy tuck and all is fine except my belly button area is hard and a little pooched out plus he didn't do liposuction and i still have love handles. Does anyone else have this problem? Sorry, Response for this message is missing - Tanner | 5-26-2010 |
| | David I like your website. I too am a guy who lost a lot of weigh (100 lbs. - 120 lbs.), had sagging skin for about 2 years and decided to go through with it. I had an abdominoplasty done with liposuction on chest and abdominal region. It's been a year and I love the new look. I applaud you for putting your story up because it takes a lot of courage. Read Response | 05-23-2010 |
| | Alicia I had a tummy tuck done two weeks ago, and my drain is still water and blood my doctor thinks this is normal, but I don't. I think that that is to long a time to keep a drain on and the blood context is too much. Please help! Read Response | 4-28-2010 |
| | Deena I had a tummy tuck 2.5 weeks ago, everything went fine I had a drainage tube inserted on my left side upper pubic area, the doctor removed my drain 5 days later, the area was a bit red but did not hurt, a scab appeared and finally fell off, the area is now painful to touch and is red, hard and swollen about a half dollar size but the hole is closed up so there is not any drainage. when should I become worried or is this normal to have pain there? I do want to say that it does not hurt unless something touches it. Read Response
| 4-24-2010 |
| | Kelly I found it very helpful to read on your recovery. I have a question about the stitches because I had my surgery in INDIA at Wockhardt Hospital which came out very well. I had a great doctor plus it saved me a lot of money. My stitches at the hips are hard n brittle just wondering if they need to be removed by my primary doctor in the USA? I know you are not a doctor, but wanted to ask. He said the ones in the middle of my tummy would just fall off. I am just worried about the ones on my hips. Thanks in advance. Read Response | 4-17-2010 |
| | Yaqoub Dear Dr. - I had a tummy tuck operation in Lebanon 7 months ago. my dr. didn't install draining tubes at all, when I came back home to Kuwait and after 3 months i started feeling pain and my tummy feels like a hard baseball inside, I went to a doctor in Kuwait and he said this is normal after a tummy tuck operation, it most be blood. he tied to suck it by a syringe but it was hard to come out so he gave me cream and asked to comeback in one week for another surgery but i was afraid to back.. so please doctor give an advise. yours. Read Response | 4-10-2010 |
| | Sussan I had tummy tuck done on 3/23. after two weeks I noticed I have a lot of pain in my left side where the drain is coming out and noticed the infection and today the Doctor removed the drain and removed the puss and put me on Cirofloxacin, 750mg. I took one at 12 today but I still feel pain and redness and inflammation on the site and on my thigh. I do not know what should I do. I am suppose to see my Doctor tomorrow. Should i go to emergency room? is there any other antibiotic that I can take because this one is giving me upset stomach. Please advise. Read Response | 4-7-2010 |
Tummy Tuck Drainage | Christine Great information. Thank you! I'm currently scheduled for 2 consultations to have my tummy tuck done, and no website that I have ever been to has answered my drainage questions like you have. Thanks again! I'm going to keep your site info. in case I have more questions in the next few weeks. Christine, I'll be happy to answer any questions if I can. Going to you first tummy tuck consultations can be an exciting and scary. You may want to bring with you a list of written questions to ask the surgeon or his nurse when you are there. Some of the questions that I asked can be found here. They may give you some ideas for additional questions to ask. Good luck with your consultations. Tanner | 4-2-2010 |
| | Will Hi. I'm another guy (27 years old; lost over 100 pounds) thinking about doing this. Thanks a lot for posting your story. Have you come across any similar sites/ stories/ posts/ blogs from guys? I see a lot from women, but I'd like to know what other men went through, and I know everyone is different. Also, if you found any good resources for doctor reviews, I'd be interested- I've found a few sites but just a few comments. Thanks again- it's good to hear from someone who has done this before. Read Response
| 03-29-2010 |
Tummy Tuck Thanks | Gavin It's people like you that keep me going! Thanks so much for the info about tummy tucks and your tricks to get and stay slim. I wish there were more people like you who are willing to help others. take care and GOD BLESS. Gavin, Thank you. When I began documenting my weight loss and experience I never dreamed that I would publish it on the internet. It was much too personal. It wasn't until later when I realized that all of the research I did as well as the experience that I went through might be helpful to others. Best regards, Tanner | 3-28-2010 |
| | Spaddict Hi, One last question I wanted to ask you was did you have the operation in the winter intentionally? People around me are telling me to wait till its winter because it will easier on me comfort wise but... Read Response | 3-23-2010 |
| | Spaddict Hi, Thanks for your website it�s just what I was looking for. I am also going to be having the Tummy tuck in the next few months after losing 140 lbs. My main concern was how soon I can return to strenuous exercise. Unlike you... Read Response | 3-22-2010 |
| | Christy Actually they can remove the belly button. I just left the PS and he told me that my belly button won't make it. I would have to lose the belly button in order to do a tummy tuck. Also, that it is more common than you would think. I spoke to a friend on the way home and she had known someone who lost theirs in a tummy tuck. Read Response | 3-17-2010 |
Tummy Tuck Success | Angie Way to go!! Keep up the good work. You look great! Angie, Thank you. Before I had to worry about losing weight. Now I have to worry about keeping it off. Best regards, Tanner | 3-17-2010 |
| | Sherry I am a 61 yr. old female with a weight loss so far of 75 lbs. and plan to lose a maximum 30 more lbs. I weigh 161 right now. I have had several abdominal surgeries gastroplasty 30+yrs ago with a vertical scar about 12 inches long midline and two vertical scars about 8 inches for non cancerous tumor removal from uterus and later a total hysterectomy (same) scar area, tissue healing always went well last surgery was when I was 47 (14 years ago) I now have been diagnoses with... Read Response | 3-15-2010 | | |
| | Marilyn Today I noticed some small seedy-like substance in my drainage tube..like possible puss..which concerns me for infection from my tummy tuck. I'm taking my antibiotics faithfully...my pain is minimal...do you think this is normal or infection? Read Response | 3-14-2010 | | |
| | Delia Hi, my question is regarding a Tummy tuck that I had a year ago. I had to redo it because The results were awful. When the second plastic surgeon went in to tight my muscle he didn't find any evidence of suture... Read Response | 3-12-2010 | | |
| | Ester I am dreaming of having a Tummy Tuck since my abdomen looks as that of a pregnant women. After having two children, my perfect slim tummy became that of an 8 months pregnant lady. I haven't had sex for nearly a year. This is taking all my confidence away. I feel really embarrassed of having sex. I have a beautiful body except my tummy, a side 12 on a side 18 waste. I would like to know what are the risks of dying during Tummy Tuck. I am particularly scared of Aorta been accidentally burst during surgery. Can you please tell me what are death rates and risks? Thanks. Read Response | 3-10-2010 | | |
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