Abdominoplasty Dallas

Question:

I was already about 30 lbs out of shape, then I had an abdominal hysterectomy about three months ago and now my stomach is a droopy mess. If you've been through it you know - during the procedure your abdominal muscles are spread to get to the uterus (much like a c-section). Now, in addition to my extra pounds, I have a tummy with stressed-out muscles and am frequently struck by post-surgical "swelly belly" where my tummy swells up when i overdo it.

I'm 35, and have recently begun reducing my calories and upping my cardio exercise in hopes of being in much better shape for spring break in 6 weeks.

Have you been through this and managed to get your abdominal area back into shape? What does the abdominoplasty cost? I've been wondering for a month - I'm thinking that 2006 might be the year I do that and I will have to start saving now if I'm really considering it.

Answer:

I had a c-section 13 years ago and the abdominal bands never fully straightened back together. I'm left with a pendulous empty sack from the pregnancies as well as a bulging belly. I've lost over 60 pounds and have a decent waist and not overly huge bum but the pudgy apron of a belly hanging down is not going away.

I'm going to have to have an abdominoplasty (I think that's the term for it, i.e., a tummy tuck.) I just wish that I had established earlier that it was as a result of a medical issue rather than a vanity problem. I don't even know if I'll do it, but after 22 months of serious diet and exercise and weight loss I'd have to say my stomach looks just as bad as ever, only now it's the WORST feature instead of one bad feature among many.

Here in Dallas it can cost from 4500-6500 for a tummy tuck. I've talked to a few surgeons here.

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