Should I get surgery to remove excess skin after weightloss?? Is it worth it??
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Well, it is relatively safe, but you won't be in as good health as you would be if you actually worked it off.
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Just exercise and take your time to get back into shape...that "extra" skin will go away...you may not ever have the flat tummy you once had, but you certainly will "shed" the gummy extra skin that you have right now.  I can remember how mortified I was following my first child...but it will get better : )  Enjoy your little one, he will grow up fast!!!
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I have not had it done, but have 2 women friends that have. Both had extreme "flab" in their belly...one from being overweight and the other from carrying a very large baby.\n\nBoth women were VERY glad they had the procedure done, although do listen to your doctor and do what s/he says regarding aftercare. It takes a while to get back on  your feet and walking upright again...\n\n...but for those with more belly skin than can be tightened up with traditional exercises, a tuck is the way to go.\n\nGood luck and I hope the results are what you are seeking!
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A "tummy tuck" (abdominoplasty) is NOT for weight loss - it is a procedure to get rid of extra skin AFTER weight has been lost, and is the only way to get rid of that skin.  They also tighten up the fascia (tough layer that holds your guts in) to give you a flatter abdomen.\n\nThe amount of skin and subcutaneous fat that is removed in an abdominoplasty is only about 4-6 pounds.\n\nLearn all about it here:\n\nhttp://www.plasticsurgery.org/public_education/procedures/Abdominoplasty.cfm
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Bruce just live, exercise is part of normal life. if you don't move enough your body will not work well. even going to the toilet is funtioned by good movement. you must find a good motivation, walking, running, cycling, swimming, I am disabled to certain degree 30%, but I try to move as much as possable, walking in the mountains cycling along side a river. I have to go to hospital next week for a knee replacement in the right side, unyet I spent a week looking after a friends dog, in a high mountain, walking, and enjoying fresh air, since I know what movement I have now, I will have the benifit after my operation. you must not let your muscles fail at an early age, you will be worse as you get older. enjoy life, exercise also gets a control on depresion, which if you are not getting out enough, I would say you are suffering with. you will enlarge most muscles and blood supply, which I am sure you know you need to enlarge****
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In my vainer days I considered having a breast reduction, but when I started doing research and found it would make them non-functional, that settled it as a no.  The body's only here for a while, anyway - better to get used to the idea we're all going to be wrinkly, saggy, and probably a little funny-looking before long anyway. :)
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seriously, the only thing that can help you on that is surgery, because even though u put your self on a diet, u'll have too much skin left.
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If you have stretched your skin that much it won't recover naturally after weight loss then theres nothing you can do through exercise to sort it out.
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I agree with you, if it's major then it makes sense to get surgery done. But if it's minor then all I can say is stop looking at those fashion magazines! those models are not that beautiful if you take away the makeup and photoshop touch up!\n\nAnd I think God probably created the not so perfect looking people for a reason. To deal with it is to please God! :)
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Ask your MD or surgeon who performs it. My sis had it done and there were complications afterwards, but they fixed it and now she has lost more weight and she likes the results.
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You could have surgery like liposuction...\n\nBut still, you really need exercise to maintain the weight that you lost because if you have surgery but dont exercise, you'll get fat again. :(\n\nYou can also try slimming pills and tablets but make sure that it is safe and approved by the Bureau of Food and Drugs. :)
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I can't believe how people can be so rude.  If you are skinny you cannot possibly imagine what it's like to be heavy.  It just gets to the point where can't even move enough to even get exercise.\n\nWith gastric bypass surgery, most of the stomach is removed and can't be put back.\n\nBanding just puts an elastic band around part of your stomach so you will feel full sooner.  It can be reversed with minor surgery.\n\nLook on the back of your HMO card and call the number.  They can easily tell you if it would be covered.  You should know, though, that there is  a six-month process you have to go through in order to qualify.  You have to stick to a diet for a while and show that you can control your eating to some degree.  Also there is counseling to see if you are capable of dealing with the operation.\n\nMichael michaelsgreene@yahoo.com
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Gastric bypass: Is this weight-loss surgery for you?\nAre you a candidate for gastric bypass surgery? Find out what to expect and the benefits and risks involved.\nIt's always best to lose weight through a healthy diet and regular physical activity. But if you're among those who have tried and can't lose the excess weight that's causing your health problems, weight-loss (bariatric) surgery may be an option.\nGastric bypass, which changes the anatomy of your digestive system to limit the amount of food you can eat and digest, is the favored bariatric surgery in the United States. Most surgeons prefer this procedure because it's safer and has fewer complications than other available weight-loss surgeries. It can provide long-term, consistent weight loss if accompanied with ongoing behavior changes.\nGastric bypass isn't for everyone with obesity, however. It's a major procedure that poses significant risks and side effects and requires permanent changes in your lifestyle.\nWho is gastric bypass surgery for?\nGenerally, gastric bypass surgery is reserved for people who are unable to achieve or maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise, are severely overweight, and who have health problems as a result. Gastric bypass may be considered if:\n·Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity).\n·Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure.\nGastric bypass surgery doesn't replace the need for following a healthy diet and regular physical activity program. In fact, the success of the surgery depends in part on your commitment to following the guidelines given to you about diet and exercise. As you consider weight-loss surgery, make sure that you make every effort to exercise, change your eating habits and adjust any other lifestyle factors that have contributed to your excess weight\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378\nI had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005.  I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after  1 year and 7 months.  These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or not.  I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes.  The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away.  I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure.  I’m down to 2 pills a day.  I went from a size 26-28 to a 16-18.\nMost people struggle with paying for the surgery.  Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass.  Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nThere is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White.  He’s a govt. worker and a comedian.  He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.\nhttp://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/\nSome other helpful links…\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/\n\nhttp://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm\nhttp://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337\nhttp://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508\nhttp://www.mygastricbypass.com/\nhttp://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html\nGood luck with your surgery and new life!
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DON'T DO IT!!  \n\nYou will not be happy with the results: lumpy, uneven appearance and you simply gain the fat/weight on another part of your body... seriously... I had my c-section bump (area above the scar, between my pubic bone and belly button) lipo'd 3 years ago and although the area is flatter, the skin is very uneven and lumpy and now my butt is bigger than it used to be w/out any weight gain!!  I would rather have my bump back and do sit-ups 1000 x a day than to have a bigger butt!\n\nJust go to the gym or do some resistance training (weights) on the area you want to make smaller!!!\n\nps: Let me add that I had an excellent surgeon, he also did breast implants that are phenomenol - it's just the nature of the liposuction itself - my surgeon actually warned me, but I didn't listen! =(
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I had lipo done on my stomach as well as my "love handles" 3 weeks ago and i am so happy with the results... i went to Tijuana Mexico becuase its so inexpensive there and i chose a surgeon who was educated here in the states... i couldnt be happier with the way i look..tell me this though besides the fact that you have had children ( i have 2 myself) how is the elasticity of your skin.. do you have a lot of stretch marks or did your skin bounce back fairly well ? that is what makes the difference becuase after they "suck out the fat cells" it takes a little while for your skin to adjust depending on the elasticity.. anyway feel free to IM or Email me with questions
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You can tighten the muscles underneath all you want, but that skin isn't going to go away.  You need a tummy tuck - a procedure that removes the excess skin, to permanently remove it.  But wait until you're completely done having kids.
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No, I don't think you do personally.  If this is you on the picture, then I say no.  You look just fine to me sweetie. : )  Liposuction is just a little temporary fix anyway.  Yeah, it may suck the fat out of you for now, but once you eat the fat will come back and sooner or later it will start to pile back on you.  I think it's a waste of money for that reason.  Don't do the liposuction.  If you are really concerned about your weight, get you a personal trainer and start walking and exercising little bit by little bit.  Diet and exercise could do you a world a good!