I am 5 weeks post mommy makeover and have been using a Squeem but the metal rods dig into the bottom of my breast and my thighs. Any others recommendations for using at the gym and sleeping?
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June 26, 2013
Answer: Soft but continuous compression for garment is best after abdominoplasty.
Martin O`Toole, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
The deep sutures used to create the corset in a tummy tuck are actually plicating the edges of the fascia that envelopes the vertical rectus muscles. This layer is quite deep and is covered by the skin flap. The material used to make these sutures is usually permanent and...
It sounds like you are sleeping more than the average person 2 weeks after a tummy tuck, but then none of us is "average" so it's probably OK. But you should probably check with your surgeon who is in the best position to evaluate your recovery. You might also want to cut back on the pain...
There are really 3 main issues contained in your question:
1. The first issue is what caused your anemia in the first place. There are many different types of anemia, and some have different treatments than others. It is important to have a specific diagnosis for the...