when is it time for tummy tucks & etc????

**Roxstar75** · 01-09-2014 12:11 PM

Just wanting some feedback. When is it time to get a mommy makeover? When you are at goal? I still have a ways to go, but wondering how much the "extra" skin actually is weighing. Thoughts anyone?

**jduford** · 01-09-2014 12:32 PM

My husband and I have decided that I need to wait until I am 2 years out. We are saving up for the surgery because the insurance won't pay for it. I'm also hoping for a breast reduction with the tummy tuck. I am currently a 34G - started at a 38H. Also, this gives my body time to adjust to the weight that I have lost. I don't think there is a right or wrong time/answer to this question because it is all about your personal situation.

**princessdi** · 01-09-2014 12:33 PM

I have not been sleeved yet but ive thought a lot about this. I think once you are maintaining your weight (at goal, a little more or a little less) whenever you are at your new weight and can maintain it for at least a year or two. You want to make sure you will be able to keep yourself at that weight and re learn your body! Then go for it! Within that time, tone yourself as much as you can! Situps and weights!

Im 22 years old, i have no kids but i want a few so i figure once im sleeved in feb, i may as well wait a few years to have babies before i get a tummy tuck- if needed. Ive heard because im young most of skin might bounce back into place!

**Roxstar75** · 01-10-2014 08:46 AM

I am excited. I just joined a gym for the first time ever. I have been doing workout classes & using our free gym in town. But really excited to say that I now have a membership

Thanks all for your tips/tricks. I do think that's a good idea though to wait until I get to my goal weight first before doing anything else.

**Little Verbena** · 01-10-2014 09:25 AM

I just saw my doctor yesterday and I told him that was my next step. I am down 47 pounds but have 38 more to go. Most insurance doesn't cover this as it is considered cosmetic. My doctor recommended for me that I wait until I have been at goal or stable for at least one year before I have surgery. I will need that time to save up the money anyhow.