Granted I'm only one week out from surgery, I'm just feeling discouraged at how tight and numb my stomach feels. Its difficult to take a deep breath, uncomfortable to sleep, my back is aching from being hunched over. Should I have said, "not so tight" or will I eventually feel like I did before, just with a smaller waist line? I know I need to be patient, but I would love some reassurance! How long will my stomach feel like a tightly packed sausage? When will I recover sensation in my abdomen?
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January 27, 2017
Answer: Recovery after muscle repair, lipo, tummy tuck
Hi,My advice would be that it's not realistic to expect to attend the wedding in a meaningful way this close to your surgery. You may be one of the luckier people who bounces back really quickly, but just playing the odds it's more likely you'll drill be feeling tired, you may only just be...
Thank you for your question. Scopolamine will help with nausea but may dilate your eyes. It should wear off in 24 hrs or so. Best to speak to your physician with any concerns. All the best.
Hi there, thanks for sharing your photos. In your particular situation, it is best to follow up with your surgeon and discuss your concerns. It does not look like an average tummy tuck was performed, so I am not sure how to advise you on your healing. Best of luck. -Dr. Coan