http://forum.plasticsurgery.com/(c) Plastic Surgery Forum - Plastic Surgery Answers30 Ever since I had my one and only child (15 years ago) I have dreamed with having a tummy tuck done. I am a 38 year old female, currently I weight 163 pounds, my height is 5'4" Yes, I'm overweight. I have tried everything, even a lipo of the abdomen back in 1999 but nothing seems to work. I am a "couch potato", to lazy to do any exercises. About two years ago I consulted with the Univeversity of Iowa regarding a procedure called belt lipectomy, I was very impressed with their images and procedures. My main problem is that I live outside of the mainland, and I have a lot of concerns regading the post operatory care, plus I don't have anyone that can go with me, etc. On top of that, I'm suffering from hypertension and my hemoglobin is 11.60. I also smoke. My question is, what can I do to be able to have a surgery of this type? http://forum.plasticsurgery.com/fb.ashx?m=122Wed, 03 Nov 2004 14:24:21 GMT