I sometimes bloat a lot. I have a “tortuous” colon and a lot of food intolerances. Sometimes even if I’m not allergic or intolerant I will bloat a lot. Will this ruin a tummy tuck if it happens after I have the surgery? I didn’t eat a giant meal, I didn’t consume a ton of fluids, something just didn’t digest right. My surgery is 8/14. I’ve already seen an gastroenterologist and was told I have IBS.
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Answer: If I already experience bloating will it ruin a tummy tuck if it happens post-op?
Hello! Thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) After any surgery that goes through the abdominal wall (e.g., hysterectomy) there is some weakness of the abdominal wall---leading to a "pooch". Hopefully, as you heal that "pooch"...
Hello! Thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Every plastic surgeon has his/her own protocol and recommendations. So answers here will vary. In general, most plastic surgeons want patients to stop using these sorts of...
Hello! Thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) If you are otherwise healthy, undergo appropriate preoperative testing, and are medically cleared for surgery by your primary care physician and any specialists involved in your...
