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Calculating Ideal Weight Prior to Loose Skin Removal Via Tummy Tuck

I have lost 115 lbs with diet and exercise & am considering a tummy tuck for removal of loose skin. I know I should be within 10 lbs of ideal...

15 doctor answers

Could Over Exertion be Causing Post Tummy Tuck Swelling?

I am a single mom with three young kids that have me on the go. I had a full TT 6 weeks ago but I am still very swollen from belly button down. I wear...

11 doctor answers

How Long After a Tummy Tuck Can U pick Up a 50 Lbs Bag- I Work for the Airline

I'm a smoker I have not smoked after the op but I'm healing well but I'm having pain and brusing on my back and I'm wearing my (faja)...

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5 Week Post-Op Tummy Tuck: Lifting Causes Pain

I had a tummy tuck, umbilical hernia and abdominal muscle repair done 5 weeks ago. I was feeling better every day and started resuming many of my...

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How Long After Full TT with MR Before I Can Care for my One Year Old Son?

I am asking about basic child care, putting him in and getting him out of crib, lifting him onto diaper changing table, putting him to bed, etc. Just...

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Weight Lifting After Tummy Tuck?

I am 3 weeks post op. Had my full TT and muscle tightening. My youngest child is 2 years old and weight about 20 lbs. By when and how long can I start...

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Post Tummy Tuck: Lifted Niece Two Days Ago and Now Feel Pain

Iyar a tummy tuck/MR and lipo of the flanks 3 weeks ago, I lifted my 40+ pound niece out of tub 2-3 days ago and have had stomach pangs or pains/aches...

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Can my Body Be Ready to Pick Up my 17lb Baby After a Tummy Tuck?

After 2 weeks of a tummy OP I carried my 17 lb. baby, I did not felt discomfort nor any pain, but I'm worried I might had damage some tissue....

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5 Months Post TT/MR is It Safe to Lift Heavy Objects?

I had my TT/MR 5 months ago, I'm doing ok, is it safe to lift heavy objects and to start ab work. How hard can I work without doing any damage.

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Caring for Infants After Tummy Tuck

I have an 11 month old daughter and have arranged for someone to care for her for two weeks. She weighs about twenty pounds and is not walking yet....

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