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To have a tummy tuck instead of clearing debt?

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Fancehnanceh · 10/08/2022 20:53

Had my third DC in April and I can’t cope with looking at my body anymore everything I wear I can just see that horrible hanging belly I hate it!!. I’ve had 3 c-sections all together! My overhang before third dc never bothered me. I have lost a stone so I’m not sure if that’s what made it look worse.

anyhoo mum has offered to pay for it for me as it has really started to get me down. We have about 10k debt In total to clear on one credit card. We’re not late making payments and have put it all into a payment plan which we have stuck to which should be cleared in 2 years.

DH thinks I’m selfish and doesn’t agree with me doing it as we have a credit card to pay off. He thinks we should borrow the money of my mum and clear it and I should save up for a tummy. So I would have to pay mum back and save for a tummy tuck would take me years.

aibu? What is your thoughts.

OP posts:
MilkyYay · 20/12/2022 09:20

Is this a joke?

Of course you shouldn't pay for a tummy tuck when you have debt to clear. Your stomach will still be reducing in. Eat carefully, healthy veg etc, drink plenty of water, and do lots of pilates. A lot of what you see can go on its own, a tummy tuck is a total waste of money even if you don't have debt.

FHmama · 20/12/2022 09:24

MilkyYay · 20/12/2022 09:20

Is this a joke?

Of course you shouldn't pay for a tummy tuck when you have debt to clear. Your stomach will still be reducing in. Eat carefully, healthy veg etc, drink plenty of water, and do lots of pilates. A lot of what you see can go on its own, a tummy tuck is a total waste of money even if you don't have debt.

She's not paying for it. Her mom is offering to pay for a TT for her.

MrsTag · 20/12/2022 09:28

ZOMBIE

tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz · 20/12/2022 09:33

Sheepreallylikerichteabiscuits · 10/08/2022 20:56

Normally I would tell you to clear your debts before having what is technically cosmetic surgery

But in this case your mum has offered to pay for it for you, she has not offered to clear your debt. I actually think it would be cheeky for you to turn round and demand the money to clear a debt instead.

Its kind of like her wanting to pay for you to go for a spa day for your birthday and your DH demanding the money instead. Seems a bit off to me.

Think I agree with this ... maybe he should borrow the money instead Confused (assuming it's a joint debt, apologies if I missed that)

tellmewhentheLangshiplandscoz · 20/12/2022 09:35

MrsTag · 20/12/2022 09:28

ZOMBIE

Doh! Yup just noticed

shivawn · 20/12/2022 11:17

When I was pregnant I used to tell my DH that I was having a tummy tuck if I had loose skin after the birth, thankfully I didn't need it but he never once argued with me.

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