Tummy Tuck and Augmentation-171 Lbs-5'2-lost 100- How Do I Prepare?

I am scheduled for a Tummy tuck & augmentation in 17 days. I lost 100 lbs over 3 yrs. Now 5'2-171 lbs and I can't loose any more-the lower abdomen below the naval has a considerable amount of hanging skin. I am going out of state for surgery. I have been on Medifast diet for 3 months to get to lowest weight before surgery. Should I go on a clean eatting plan? How can I best prepare?

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Preparation for a breast augmentation and tummy tuck.

The most important thing a patient can do prior to a large procedure such as a tummy tuck and breast augmentation is to maintain a healthy diet. This does not mean trying to lose as much weight up until the surgery. Rather, a stable weight with adequate protein intake to assist with helaing. The tummy tuck alone creates a very large open wound which will need to heal. This is a metabolic load for which proper nutrition is essential to help prevent complications such as fluid collections and... more

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Preparing for tummy tuck

I think you are doing fine.I would recommend getiing clearance from your internist before your surgery.As long as your weight has been stable for several months go for it.I wouldn't have it done and then lose another 20 or more pounds.Congratulations!

Nutrition and tummy tuck

Thank you for your question. It is best to have a stable weight at the time of surgery. Especially in the weeks right before and after surgery, it is important for you to maintain a healthy diet with a nice balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. A multivitamin can be a good supplement. If you have selected a surgeon, call his or her office for specific instruction. Good luck.

Diet before surgery

Different surgeons have different recommendations and sometimes they vary depending on the surgery so you should ask your surgeon about specific recommendations for you. Good luck with your surgery.

Preparing for Tummy Tuck and Augmentation- Think Healthy Stability

Hi there- It sounds like you've worked very hard to achieve what you have, and I hope your surgical outcomes are everything you hope for... With regard to how to best prepare for surgery, I would be concerned if one of my patients was pursuing a diet or lifestyle before surgery that they would not be able to maintain over the long term, or that might actually compromise their ability to heal after surgery. I believe patients do best when their diets and lifestyles are... more

Healthy diet for tummy tuck

The best plan is a stable weight and healthy diet habits before a tummy tuck. It is nice to be at your best weight for the procedure, but more important that you now have healthy eating habits and a stable weight to carry you through. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Preparing for tummy tuck

A healthy diet with extra protein, multivitamins with extra minerals and perhaps iron are always good steps to take when preparing for surgery. You should check in with your doctor's office since surgery is just 2 weeks from now. Maybe they have some special instructions.

Prepare for Tummy Talk and Breast Augmentation?

Congratulations on your significant weight loss. Your plastic surgeon will have a specific list of “do's and don'ts” to help you prepare prior to surgery. This list will likely include the avoidance of nicotine and certain medications etc. A “clean eating plan” is not usually recommended. Considering that you are about to undergo a major procedure few general words of advice may be helpful:  1. Make sure you are... more