Question:
I need a TT and BR desperately because of back pain. However, I want a baby.
Has anyone had the TT and BR, and then had a baby, and then go back for touch-up work? I think that my best chance for insurance approval is right now, because of my recent history with the chiropractor for back pain. I realize that it is not recommended to have the TT and then a baby, because the pregnancy "undoes" a lot of what the surgery did in the first place. But I have this horrible panni that I absolutely hate. I was thinking about getting the TT before the baby, and a lower body lift after the baby. Any suggestions or anyone with experience? — raye (posted on August 25, 2003)
August 25, 2003
HI RAYE,
I'M IN THE SAME EXACT SITUATION.IT CAN DRIVE YOU CRAZY GOING BACK AND FORTH
BETWEEN THE PROS AND CONS.IN FACT I JUST POSTED ALMOST THE SAME EXACT
QUESTION ON SATURDAY.I KNOW IT'S NOT RECOMMENDED BEFORE PREGNANCY. BUT JUST
LIKE YOU I TRULY FEEL MY BEST CHANCE,IF I HAVE A CHANCE,WITH INSURANCE
APPROVAL IS NOW SINCE MY HUSBAND AND I WILL BE MOVING NEXT YEAR AND
CHANGING JOBS AND INSURANCE.WE'VE BEEN TRYING FOR 10 YEARS AND WERE GOING
TO START TRYING AGAIN THE BEGINNING OF NEXT YEAR WHEN I'M 16 MO OUT.I KNOW
I HAVEN'T HELPED ANSWER YOUR QUESTION, JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW YOU'RE NOT
ALONE.YOU CAN EMAIL ME IF YOU LIKE.I'D ALSO LIKE TO KNOW WHAT YOU FIND
[email protected] GOD BLESS!!
— PAM P.
August 25, 2003
Raye, i had a tt a few months ago and the surgeon didnt take off enough
skin so i have to have a revision...I am debating on weather i should have
a baby first or do the revision and then a baby my gyn made a good
suggestion and said to have a baby first and i am seriously thinking of
taking her advice...In my opinion though i would do what you want to do
most first..because i beleive you need to be happy and what ever choice you
make will be the right one for you... good luck to you
— Deanna Wise
August 25, 2003
I am going thru the same situation right now. I actually have approval from
my insurance for a panniclectomy, but I have been gong back and forth about
whether to wait or not. I have pretty much decided to go ahead and have the
panni removed and then, later, try for a baby. I know I will not get the
results I want from just a panniculectomy, so that is why I am not worried
about "ruining" it. I will save my money and maybe in a few
years, I can go get a lower body lift and the rest (breasts and arms) done.
Good Luck with your decision.
— Ali M
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