Can you get a tummy tuck on the NHS?

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I know the answer is no if its just for cosmetic reasons but if you have a really awful hanging tummy that will not shift after 3 babies and is really causing emotional problems for you, lack of confidence in yourself plus with your partner, then is it possible to have the op on the NHS if you see your doctor?

MUM23ASDF totally agree with all you say but sounds like you have made the right move by feeling happy to disucss with your doc and you absolutely must get a smear test booked at your next appt.

I have just had a look at your thread and wow, those before and after pics are amazing .. I definitely saw my belly there so if I can see the results those people did I would be over the moon.

I have appt with my GP next week so will see if they can recommend local surgeons, in the meantime been sent details from local BUPA hospital quoting around £5,200. Even though it's cheaper to go abroad I am not that brave so def staying in the UK ... if I ever get to get it done... just need to find the money! Need to buy a lottery ticket, if I had the money I would book in tomorrow! Have not even spoken with my husband about it .. will wait until I've got all the details and costings then need to sit down and talk to him about it and how I feel. Although he knows I am so self conscious of it, I would hope he will be supportive and realise how low its making me feel.

be great to hear how you get on at your appt. Take care x

hi im getting a tummy tuck on the nhs next friday the 31st july i went to my gp a year ago and was referred to a phycoligist first i passed that then i seen a plastic surgeon 3 months later and that was a yes stick with it gisls if it reaaly affects your every day life like it does me then it will happen im 32 2 boys by c section xxxx

Hi im a 30 year old female with 3 children my youngest is 4. i have recently lost 7 stone and i was just wondering if anyone had any idea weather i would qualify for a tummy tuck on the nhs. i have been to see my gp about it who has revered me to a plastic surgeon but still waiting too hear from the hospital with an appointment but im just getting really nervous about seeing the surgeon in case they say NO!!!. My big saggy tummy is really getting me down now

i bloody hope not

"All i would say would be to go there and really really lay it on thick about how much it gets to you - tears are helpful too."

What a dreadful attitude.

I dont want too make make things sound worse than what they are im going to go in there and tell the surgeon how i really feel if thats not enough then i dont know were i will go from here

I'd love to have a tummy tuck myself but have accepted I'll hve to pay privately or go without.
To be honest when you hear in the news of desperately ill children being turned away from paediatric wards, I'm glad the NHS is not prioritising its limited funds on cosmetic procedures. I'd rather they spent it on desperately ill children.

Zombie thread...

How is your TT after 14 years RGpargy??? I've just had mine yesterday!!!!! Ouch!

just like to no if I could have it done I have 4 grown kids have tried to loes all my baby wight nothing has ever worked for me it has got me down a lot I cry a lot over it can I get it done on the nhs

Chiltree a tummy tuck won’t help you to lose the baby weight, it’s for excess skin removal, and rejoining separates muscles.

Hi all I had appointment with nhs plastic surgon 2 wks ago first app and he agreed on the spot I have to lose 2 stone he asked how long I needed I said 4 to 6 months he agreed to do it as I'm 45 had a full hysterectomy at 25 foe cervical cancer I had 3 babies previous to that and I've got recti divarication and 3 hernias 2 big and a pea sized one it's because of were the pea sized one I'd that he's agreed as its behind the recti divarication and so I'm really lucky to receive it im going in in May or sooner if I lose the 2 stone I've been on a diet 2 weeks and lost 5lbs the first wk and 4 lbs the second good so far my belly is terrible shape saggy and bulging at the top I can't wait to have it and have a nice shape and not be embarrassed even with my partner of 20 yrs I feel uncomfortable gd luck anyone else who is trying I hope u get help