Pain is a very subjective thing. I couldn't give you an idea how it compares to spinal fusion because I am not sure what type of pain that is. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst, tummy tucks and submuscular breast augs are probably the highest on average being about a 7 or 8. Usually, patients... more
Tummy Tuck and Liposuction pain
I had a Spinal Fusion surgery in 2006. I'll be having Tummy Tuck and Liposuction on my back hip area, and I'd like to know, will the pain be most likely worse than what I experienced with Spinal Fusion?
3 answers to “Tummy Tuck and Liposuction pain”
A: Subjective subject
Pain is a very subjective emotion, even from procedure to procedure. Pain control medications are very effective and I would expect that your tummy tuck and liposuction would be less painful than a spinal fusion.
A: Pain of a different character
Hi there- Individual patients seem to experience postop pain differently, and tummy tuck techniques vary as well, and so it is difficult to be firm in an answer to your question- you know your pain tolerance better than I could- but in general, I believe the following could be stated: The pain from tummy tuck... more
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21 posts
17 Jan 2009
thanks so much for giving me an insight into what to expect i have done a lot of research and mentally prepared myself for surgery my back has settled to no pain just stiffness more then anything so i am taking it easy not to stir it up. so far i am feeling on top. only 9 days to go will be sure to let you know how it all goes. thanks
21 posts
8 Feb 2009
hi guys well had my tummy tuck and liposuction 2 weeks ago am feeling great so far no back pain at all am recovering really well. pain was nothing compared to the spinal fusion was up and about from day one. spent 4 days in hospital my surgeon was great bruising fading everyday.i'd like to say thanks for answering my questions was very helpful should have done it 20 years ago when i lost the weight instead of carrying that waste around all those years.
21 posts
8 Feb 2009
forgot to mention i did have a reaction to the anesthesia which did frighten me my heart rate went crazy and had to have an ecg but was closely monitored was fine the next day had same reaction with back surgery so i wouldn't go for surgery again. didn't have drains in for long when i woke they were out.