I am 4o yrs old non smoker no medications no stretch marks delivered twins naturally 8 yrs ago . I am also 40 pounds overweight at this time but the opportunity presented itself and really considering it although feeling so much anxiety and fear. I am a nurse myself but once you become a patient you feel like you know nothing . Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very fearful of post op downtime . I'm Very active so have major concerns Update: this is in addition to my original question about having laser treatments then having tummy tuck. my total weight gain with the twin pregnancy was about 30 lbs. I had gained 15 lbs with all the invitro procedures prior to actual pregnancy . I am posting pics now as well to hopefully give better idea of my situation. I really appreciate the doctors that have responded back. Dr. Wong did mention possibilty of high risk of diastasis after twin pregnancy.
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I think that you are wise to be concerned about the gastroesophageal reflux issues and performing a tummy tuck operation. I think that you will be best off seeking consultation with your gastroenterologist and possibly having him/her communicate with your plastic surgeon prior to making any...
I am sorry you have developed a seroma after surgery. Seromas are uncommon. Seromas are more common in larger abdominoplasties or tummy tucks. Seromas are also more common in total body lifts or 360 circumferential body lifts. Typically drains minimize the incidence of Seromas. I usually wait...
Thank you for your question and photographs. It looks like you have a small open would along your incision with a sharp white plastic-looking object protruding through. This is probably an absorbable staple that is used to close the incision. They are used to speed up the closure as they are...
