I have read about people getting short of breath after having a tummy tuck. I am having one on April 7th and is there anything I can do to prevent that problem? Thanks
Answer: Walk this way Shortness of breath after a tummy tuck can be due to a number of things. The main reason for shortness of breath would be a blood clot (pulmonary embolus). The best way for you to prevent this dreaded complication would be to walk after your surgery. This keeps the muscles of the legs moving blood to your heart thus preventing blood from becoming stagnant and clotting. This is the most important thing you can do.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Walk this way Shortness of breath after a tummy tuck can be due to a number of things. The main reason for shortness of breath would be a blood clot (pulmonary embolus). The best way for you to prevent this dreaded complication would be to walk after your surgery. This keeps the muscles of the legs moving blood to your heart thus preventing blood from becoming stagnant and clotting. This is the most important thing you can do.
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Answer: Short of breath after tummy tuck Being short of breast in and of itself is not a bad thing. However, it could be a sign of a bad underlying problem such as pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolus, anemia, atelectasis, etc. IF you are a smoker, cancel surgery now. IF not do all you can to minimize a blood clot and discuss this with your surgeon. Perform deep breathing exercises after surgery including gentle coughing. Increase your activity as permitted by your surgeon. IF you become suddenly short of breath after surgery, notify your surgeon immediately.
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Answer: Short of breath after tummy tuck Being short of breast in and of itself is not a bad thing. However, it could be a sign of a bad underlying problem such as pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolus, anemia, atelectasis, etc. IF you are a smoker, cancel surgery now. IF not do all you can to minimize a blood clot and discuss this with your surgeon. Perform deep breathing exercises after surgery including gentle coughing. Increase your activity as permitted by your surgeon. IF you become suddenly short of breath after surgery, notify your surgeon immediately.
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December 28, 2014
Answer: Preventing getting short of breath after tummy tuck Great question and I fully agree with Dr. Aldea's statements. And recommend you follow them. Discuss this issue with the operating surgeon.
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Answer: Preventing getting short of breath after tummy tuck Great question and I fully agree with Dr. Aldea's statements. And recommend you follow them. Discuss this issue with the operating surgeon.
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April 8, 2019
Answer: I would recommend a "Pain Pump" - it helps tremendously! One of the things that adds to the feeling of shortness of breath, in addition to Dr Aldea's description of Splinting, is the tightening of your abdominal muscles. This places additional pressure on your diaphragm making it a more difficult for your diaphragm to move down and take a deep breath. This always gets better though.
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Answer: I would recommend a "Pain Pump" - it helps tremendously! One of the things that adds to the feeling of shortness of breath, in addition to Dr Aldea's description of Splinting, is the tightening of your abdominal muscles. This places additional pressure on your diaphragm making it a more difficult for your diaphragm to move down and take a deep breath. This always gets better though.
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November 10, 2020
Answer: Short of breath after Tummy Tuck This will help: 1. Practice deep breathing While holding a pillow against your tummy. 2.gradually increase your activity by walking and working on your posture 3.Try to be patient!
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November 10, 2020
Answer: Short of breath after Tummy Tuck This will help: 1. Practice deep breathing While holding a pillow against your tummy. 2.gradually increase your activity by walking and working on your posture 3.Try to be patient!
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