My incision line looks good and is healing as expected. I have minor bruising, but am able to walk fine, not bent over. I am off pain meds, except an occasional ibuprofen. I am able to perform all necessary day to day functions... washing dishes, making my own meals, showering, light housekeeping. But my face looks tired and pale and I get fatigued very easily. Is this normal?
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The pins and needles you've been experiencing need to be discussed with your surgeon. This could be a result of nerve involvement due to the issues you experienced. Your surgeon should follow your progress.
I encourage you to discuss this with your surgeon as she/he is most familiar with the details of your procedure and health history. While you may be able to physically drive your husband to his surgery, you will likely need someone else to be his caregiver as you both then will be recovering...
I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an evaluation. It appears you would benefit from a revision to the tummy tuck and should include muscle repair. If there is muscle separation or excess skin above the belly button a full tummy tuck would be advised vs...
