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Can I Take Phentermine After my Tummy Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by Sandra1420 in Florida
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: medication, phentermine

I had a circumferential Tummy Tuck 4 weeks ago. Prior to surgery I was told to stop taking my phentermine 2 weeks prior to surgery which I did. I am now 4 weeks post op and recovering but have gained 4 lbs. being stuck in the house not moving much does not help. My surgeon told me while he isnt telling me to take phentermine that if I wanted to that it was safe as you can go back to it as of 3 weeks post op. I wanted to get other doctor's opinions on this. As he wants the weight back off.

1 answer to Can I Take Phentermine After my Tummy Tuck?

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Resuming phentermine after cosmetic plastic surgery

Obviously, diet and exercise are your best options. At 4 weeks, if you are in otherwise good health and eat a balanced diet without any electrolyte abnormlaties, cardiac condition, or hypertension, resuming phentermine should be relatively safe at this time. However, I would recommend that you do this under the supervision of a medical weight loss specialist see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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