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Tummy Tuck Houston
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Question: Went to get a swimsuit and shorts, as last yr's stuff doesn't fit. Thought
I might lose that baby tummy flap of skin (some of you know *just* what I'm
talking about). I'm down 30 lbs, and recall being at this weight pre-kids,
no flap, could wear variety of leg cuts, etc. my bod has CHANGED!
Seems like lots of suits w/ tank tops (good top coverage) and high cut
bottoms- flap sticks out. Found something finally that I could
live w/ but can't believe that slack piece of skin is just sitting there!
Except during illness, been exercising regularly, going up steep mtn. path
and down.
Am I destined to keep this flap? Has anyone exercised off the flap? Is
surgery the answer to the flap (hinted to husband that tuck might make a
good 40th Bday present). He said he was loathe to spend $ for unnecessary
surgery and unnecessary risk, to think about it, still have 2 yrs to go.
Though not usually vain, I asked similar qu. about my chin couple weeks ago,
Honey gave good info. Maybe getting more vain w/ age? Still need to lose
about another 25 lbs.
Answer: From what I understand, the tummy tuck operation is one of the most
drastic cosmetic surgeries one can have. And it isn't easy to heal
from. It is also very very expensive. I would also imagine it would
be considered elective and not covered by insurance.
I wondered how close you were to goal. I lost sixty pounds in '99,
although I did not stay the course, so now I am back. Anyway, my
empty 'baby bag' was from twins, and it got to where it was manageable
in a swimsuit. It didn't hang down and peek out of the leg holes. It
wasn't attractive unclothed, but I understand that exercise tightens
up stretched skin. It just takes a long time. Also, you have to keep
the weight off. That's where I failed.
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