Two years ago, I had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation as part of a mommy makeover. However, I am now considering gastric sleeve surgery to aid in weight loss. I'm 5ft9in and weigh around 247 pounds. While not extremely overweight, I do struggle with type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. I'm wondering how my previous tummy tuck surgery will affect my eligibility for gastric sleeve surgery.
This morning, I performed a sleeve procedure on a patient who had a previous tummy tuck. Yes, it is possible to have a gastric sleeve surgery if you have a history of a tummy tuck. However, it may be slightly more challenging as the tummy tuck creates a smaller working space. I have performed this procedure on approximately 30 patients with a previous tummy tuck, and it can be done safely with good results. By the way, the gastric sleeve is a metabolic procedure that can quickly improve conditions like type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea following the surgery.
Hello, I hope you are doing well. Based on your stated weight and height, your calculated BMI is 36.5, which classifies you as Obese type II. Your BMI, along with the comorbidities you mentioned, may make you eligible for bariatric surgery. Your previous plastic surgery does not contraindicate any of these procedures. However, it is necessary to be evaluated by a bariatric surgeon to determine which procedure you qualify for. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Having a previous tummy tuck may slightly complicate weight loss surgery, but it is still possible. It is generally recommended to lose weight before plastic surgery for better outcomes. An ethical plastic surgeon would have discussed the possibility of weight loss surgery and suggested waiting until reaching the target weight before proceeding with plastic surgery.
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