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How Does a Mommy Makeover Surgery Affect my Fibromialgia?

asked 8 months ago by June Bug
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 87 times
Tags: candidate, fibromyalgia

I have fibromialgia but am doing great since being put on Effexor XR (some drs use this for fibro with great success) a few months ago. I find that working out daily helps keep my pain to a minimum as well. Could the surgery and recovery affect my body and cause me to have severe flair ups of pain, I am very nervous about this because it hurts so bad like having the flu aches but worse. Just wondering if any of your patients have had fibro and went through a Mommy makeover.

3 answers to How Does a Mommy Makeover Surgery Affect my Fibromialgia?

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Slower recovery to be expected...

I have operated on many patients with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and other inflammatory conditions. I find very little difference in wound healing, but the patients routinely take much longer to recover and they definitely have increased pain and fatigue. Management of the postoperative pain is best accomplished in conjunction with your primary care physician and a medical clearance is necessary.
Brian Klink, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover and Fibromyalgia

Thank you for the question. I agree with the other respondents that fibromyalgia patients do tend to have a more complicated recovery when it comes to fatigue and pain control issues. I think that the fibromyalgia should be as “well-controlled” as possible prior to surgery and that the patient should be prepared for a relatively long recovery, from the physical and emotional standpoints. I also agree that the procedure should be “cleared” through the physician... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Mommy makeover and fibromyalgia

I have had several patients who have had extensive surgery (including a "mommy makeover") and fibromyalgia. While you may have some additional issues with pain management, I do not see this as an absolute contraindication to surgery. I cannot recall any significant problems in my patients who have had fibromyalgia. I would recommend that you discuss your plans with your primary care provide so that he/she can make appropriate adjustments in your medication and... more
Eric T. Emerson, MD

Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

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