Tummy Tuck too?

Just wanted to add that I am among those scheduled for both. If I wasn't having a TAH, I would never do it. But, since I have a verticle scar from 3 prior surgeries and have wanted it gone for the last 20 years....I thought, why not???

My only issue is that the costmetic surgeon said I have to quit smoking 2-3 weeks before surgery. She said she would give me a test on surgery day and if I failed, she wouldn't operate! She actually called me today to see if I quit yet. Well, I stretched the truth a bit, but I will quit totally tomorrow - that will be 2 weeks before. She said it is better for scar and wound healing.

Also, you do get a break on the anesthesia and hospital charges. It's still a bit expensive, but at this point in my life - worth it. (I hope.)

NutzOne -

Yes, a tummy tuck is on the expensive side. I'm taking money that was saved up for a car. I figured there will ALWAYS be a new car but I will NEVER have this chance again.

How the cost works is the insurance will pick up the operating room costs and anesthetic costs until my gyn passes over the tools to the plastic surgeon. From that moment on, insurance won't cover and I pay. Fortunately they are really good at the time thing and want all their money 2 weeks before surgery so what they quoted me is what I pay and no more. Mine is running $6100.00 (gasp!) yes. It's a lot of money but I know it's going to be worth it when I put a bathing suit back on and jump into our pool - without shorts covering all my loose skin from 2 pregnancies!

Mine TT cost $3500. I think it depends on where you live. The coasts seem to cost much more than fly over country. From the prices I have seen quoted on tuckthattummy.com every surgeon is different.

It never hurts to get information!

I am 46 - had my TAH/BSO with tummy tuck and lipo on 11/11/03 and it was the best thing I could do! Speaking of self-confidence! Shopping took on a total new dimension and now, after 3 months post-op, I am tanning my scar, it has already turned to a very thin pinkish/white line and I think within another 6 months, it will be barely visible!

I also had my doubts about all the negative things I read about the combination of the surgery but I had a meeting with my gyn and the plastic surgeon and they explained to me in full what will be done, how it will feel and what it will look like! Everything has its risks, but I felt that I had to take the chance.

When I woke up, I had two drains in my tummy but could not get over how flat/firm everything felt!

All I can say - it worked for me!

all you guys having the tummy tucks--- where are you?

Had mine in Omaha Nebraska.

what I am worrying about is whether the plastic surgeon does them. There are only three plastic surgeons at the hospital and since it is a cancer hospital i am worried that they are going to think that I am being vain etc.
the specialty seems to be doing breast reconstruction after mastectomy. and i am not allowed to have an outside plastic surgeon come in.

It wouldn't hurt to ask. My surgeon specialized in facial reconstructions.....but he did an awesome job on my tummy. Don't worry about appearing vain. If you have a tummy like I did then I consider this surgery to be reconstructive and not just for vanity. I was a mass of stretch marks and past surgery scars. I looked like a burn victim. But not any more. Go ahead and get some information. You will be surprised how supportive the doctors will be about your request.

S. Ann

I'm in Southern California.

S.Ann -

I've been looking for you - I have some questions about your tummy tuck......