I have always had a flabby stomach, all my life. THe rest of my body looks just fine, nice legs, arms, face, Great Butt! Its my stomach that I have just never been able to whip into shape. I've been in the Army for 3 years so I obviously work out at least once a day. Now that I had a baby though, my stomach is just gone to MOOSH! I've managed to lose 80 lbs wiht just diet and exercise and again my entire body looks and feels great except for my tummy.
My mother reccommended to me to get a tummy tuck, they are not too expensive these days and I've worked hard to get where i am now. We have one child, and we don't plan on having any more. I've done some research and noticed that a lot of the women are in their 30's or 40's. I wonder if maybe a doctor would think I'm too young. However its the fact that i AM young and i look so aweful is why i want the surgery. I've always just looked around at the girls my age and wondered to myself why I dont have a nice stomach like they all do. What do you think?
N., I just wanted to tell you that I've had a tummy tuck in Sept. 06 and I couldn't be happier with my decision! Just make sure that you are definitely done having kids so that you don't "ruin" the surgery. If you want to know more, feel free to email me.
Hi N.. In my opinion, you should wait a few more years. 20 is awfully young to make the decision that you don't want any more children. I am 30 now, and when I was 20, I swore I'd NEVER have kids. I'm now the proud mom of 2 beautiful girls! My point is, your 20's is a time of great change and growth and you will probably be very different at the age of 25 or 30 than you are now--those changes may entail a desire for another child! If you feel you can't wait for the tummy tuck, just be prepared that it may be in vain because there may very well be another baby a few years down the road. Best of luck to you and your family.
I am 25 and I would do it if I was in a situation where it would help (I need to lose weight first). My husband and I said we aren't going to have anymore children, but nothing is permanent in the sense of sterilization. If you don't plan on changing your mind about the children thing you could look into a tubal ligation first to ensure you don't "ruin" the tummy tuck. But really, who cares if you do "ruin" it for the sake of another baby?? You could very well "ruin" it with a little weight gain and thats really not something anyone can say they will never do. If it will make you happy with yourself without starting a plastic surgery addiction (now that the tummy's done, what next?) I say it would be okay.
Hi N. I am a mother of 2 i am 21 yrs old and my husband is active duty army... getting ready to deploy for the second time...I too have a problem with my mid section...I have seen a plastic surgen and he thinks that its absolutly normal for young mothers or for people who were obease to have a tummy tuck done! i will be having mine done in july! hope all works out for you ... good luck!
N.,
I don't think you're too young for a tummy tuck (you get more time to enjoy it this way). But you really need to go have a consult with a plastic surgeon. A tummy-tuck is a very invasive surgery and requires a lot of recouperation time. You also cannot lift anything above 10 pounds for a certain period of time; which will put you in a predicament with your daughter ("Mommy, hold me!!!") But even then, the first couple of weeks will be difficult to do anything that requires bending over or reaching for things. At least being in the Army gives you extended time off but you may also have to request light-duty when you return to work. Hopefully that's an option in your position. A surgeon can make sure you fully understand all of the implications and risks and make sure that you are a good candidate for the surgery.
I think many times women wait until their 30s or 40s because that's when they're done having children and can afford the surgery (while costs have come down, it's still not cheap).
Good luck,
A.
What is the chance that you will have more children? I would wait until you feel like you aren't going to have anymore.
First off, thanks for serving our country. I appreciate all the service men and women. Seconly, although I am not for cosmetic surgery, if you feel it is right for you, then go for it. But if you ever do decide to have more kids, it will be kind of ruined. Maybe you should wait a little while. And another thing, don't compare yourself to anyone else. God made you just the way you are. I also am insecure about my body (two kids in two years), but I got to grow two babies. I know eventually I will get to where I want to be. I don't think I'll ever be where I was, but I don't care anymore. My husband loves me, my kids love me, and I got whistled at today! So woohoo! Anyway, good luck and I hope you are at peace no matter what you do.
Try Thermage......same effect without the surgery - and probably a lot cheaper.
