My plastic surgeon does not use exparel or pain pumps and I'm a bit concerned about the pain following initial recovery. He's given me the option of an overnight hospital stay for one or two nights. Would doing so provide me with better paincontrol?
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March 21, 2014
Answer: Although not necessary a hospital stay after tummy tuck is an excellent idea
You are still swollen, give healing time.It is normal except in very slim people to have rolls when we sit down. With your surgeon's permission, start exercising.I do not recommend any weight loss stimulant, many do nothing and others are equivalent to high doses of caffeine, amphetamines...
It is normal to have those sensations. As the nerves start to come alive again you can have those sensations. Remember you just had a big operation and there is a lot of swelling and scarring that will occur. Over time these sensations should resolve but do not be alarmed if it takes more than 6...
I do not believe you get "new" stretch marks after a tummy tuck. In fact, all the stretch marks from below the belly button to the planned incision line will be removed. In my experience, the remaining stretch marks above the original belly button position will be lowered and less noticeable as ...