I'm 54 with Diastasis Recti, but I Had my Gallbladder out in 1989, the Year Before Laparoscopically. Can I Do TT?

April 1, 2013
Asked By:BMK58

2 plastic surgeons they said can't do a tummy tuck as the blood supply as already been severed and the tissue would die. I had a mastectomy w/reconstruction last year and again was told they could not use my abdominal muscle & tissue for the repair. I'm not fat, I don't have extra skin, but I really NEED my abdominal muscles! I can't lift anything when bent over, and my lower back hurts. But I'm told sit-ups, crunches & leg lift exercises will make it worse. Can anything be done?

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April 8, 2013

Answer: I'm 54 with Diastasis Recti, but I Had my Gallbladder out in 1989, the Year Before Laparoscopically. Can I Do TT?

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 8, 2013

Answer: I'm 54 with Diastasis Recti, but I Had my Gallbladder out in 1989, the Year Before Laparoscopically. Can I Do TT?

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 22, 2013

Answer: Modification of TT technique required with gallbladder scar

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November 22, 2013

Answer: Modification of TT technique required with gallbladder scar

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Answer: Higher Risk Procedure

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August 15, 2014

Answer: Higher Risk Procedure

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