Will taking a short walk make me have serenoma?? 6 days post op Had a tummy tuck and lipo 6 days ago healing really well, got some swelling but nothing major. My question is...am I able to go for small walks yet? The nurse I saw today told me no. I'm supposed to lay down and rest for another 8 days. Only getting up to use the bathroom. If I go walking I will have serenoma! Please help I need some fresh air in my life :(
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March 17, 2014
Answer: Will taking a small walk 6 days post op tummy tuck and lipo cause me to have serenoma?
I have reviewed your photo and concerns. It would help with a pre-operative photo and a physical exam, but I will respond as best as I can.Your scar on one side is folded. This often improves with time as swelling goes away. Pressure garments really help and should be worn all the time. If it...
Often after a tummy tuck you will not lose a
significant amount of dress sizing as a tummy tuck is mainly concerned with
removing excess skin in the tummy.
To reduce dress sizes you would really need
liposuction combined with your tummy tuck surgery and this can often be
combined.
The best...
Your solid organs (Liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas) do not move much regardless of position. the intestines are always moving and shifting. A diastasis recti (separation of the rectus abdominus muscles) does not cause any health concerns as the integrity of the abdominal wall is intact, just...