"I was distraught, a tummy tuck was the only solution"

“I had lost 35 pounds, but still considered myself too fat. All I could see was my belly. Believe me, I really tried everything to get my skin tighter again. I was desperate; a tummy tuck was the only solution. Plastic surgeon Michiel Schuringa is wonderful. He is available 24 hours a day and if I was worried about anything, I could email him. Leading up to the surgery, he thought with me. No sales pitches, but he painted a realistic picture of what I could expect. I had surgery 3 months ago and so happy with the results. I would do it again immediately just for the mental boost. It has given me so much more mentally than I ever dreamed. I’ve gained so much self-confidence and I notice it’s getting more and more, it hasn’t taken off yet. I must honestly admit that recovery was tough. I found the fact that I was not allowed to exercise especially hard. In consultation with Michiel I started to build up my steps after a few weeks: from 3000 to 5000 steps per day and slowly more and more. From week 6 I got the green light to start exercising again. I slowly built that up again. And you feel very well what you can and cannot do. Now I sport again at my old level and I am happier than ever.”

Frederique, 38 years old.