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Any Advice on How I Should Prepare Myself for a Tummy Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by Stina in Cali
Latest answer by Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Question viewed 204 times
Tags: female, preparation

I am so ecstatic about getting my tummy tuck done next week after having waited for a very long time.

5 answers to Any Advice on How I Should Prepare Myself for a Tummy Tuck?

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Preparing for An Abdominoplasty

The key element in preparing for an abdominoplasty is to eat a healthy, high protein diet for at least 2-4 weeks pre-op and make sure you’re not constipated. Avoid any type of crash or unusual diet and you will do well.
Rod J. Rohrich, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck preparation

You will receive a list of things to do (and not to do) in preparation for your tummy tuck surgery, from your surgeon. I do however have a word of advice for you that you may not receive from your surgeon. Patients who are about to undergo tummy tuck surgery spend a lot of time thinking about the physical preparation for the procedure (for example weight loss issues) but do not spend a lot of time thinking about the emotional aspects. It is not uncommon for patients who... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Tummy tuck preparation

For my patients, I have them stop all herbal meds, stop asprin or motrin products and essentially stop any blood thinner.  If you're doubting a certain med, google it.  Prepare by filling your prescriptions prior to surgery.  Look at your preop photos and discuss what to expect with your doctor, try seeing someone with your same physique.  Stay regular on your bowel regimen so that in case you get constipated after surgery from the anesthetic and the meds you can... more
Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.DoctorMeade.com

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Preparing or surgery.

Avoid all medications on your pills to avoid list,  do not smoke, avoid alcohol 2 weeks prior to the surgery and just relax.  If you are uncertain about any thing, call the surgeons office. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Preparing for a tummy tuck

You should probably follow the instructions of your surgeon.  I usually have my patients avoid blood thinning meds two weeks prior and take vitamin C or a single MVI.  Other than that, I would not do anythign differently or  start a new exercise regimen.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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