Hello,
I have to say I did have a tummy tuck before getting the LAP-BAND®. I guess I thought getting the tummy tuck would make my self esteem better or give me incentive to loose the rest of my weight. The Dr. did tell me that I needed to loose weight before having the tummy tuck, and I told him I just wanted it done. I had researched the LAP-BAND®, however, at that time I still thought I could loose this weight myself. I can not do it alone, that is why I chose to get the LAP-BAND®.
I understand how you feel about your stomach. I have had two children and I had a ton of hanging skin and fat that YOU COULD SEE THROUGH MY CLOTHES. I do not regret getting the tummy tuck, however, I think you should loose weight first. I can say that because I did have cosmetic surgery before loosing weight.
I am not critizing you because we all are different. However, please consider all of your choices and really research the LAP-BAND®. Your decision depends on how big you are. The LAP-BAND® is not for people that is just slightly overweight. And liposuction is for people who are of relativley normal weight that just have patches of stubborn fat that wont go away with diet or excercise. Believe me, I have done the research. I made a decision to get the LAP-BAND® because I realize that I have a problem with food and I have to Change the way I eat and live my life, that I cant use cosmetic surgery for a band aide of the real problem.
Look inside yourself and do the research, you will make the right decision.
