Do you recommend removing a lapband before having a tummy tuck? Will there be a bulge from the port in the stomach area?

The most important question is why you had a d-dimer measured before a tummy tuck.  The hematologist should be evaluating the results of this test and communicating your risk to the plastic surgeon.

This is a not typical.  I would recommend that you go back to see your PCP to rule out anemia or an inner ear problem.  See if your plastic surgeon agrees. 

The reason for the gray areas answers is the literature indicates that there may be a risk of increase brusing/bleeding however it seems clear that the risk if FAR LOWER than aspirin, ibuprofen or naprosin. I use Celebrex for all of my plastic surgical procedures (unless they have a sulfa...

I have no idea why an abdominal wall repair would fail six months after abdominoplasty. There may be some underlying connective tissue issue such as Ehlers Danlos syndrome.

 Thank you for your picture. It sounds like that you have an infection. I would recommend that you immediately discuss this and be evaluated by your plastic surgeon for the most appropriate treatment either antibiotic therapy and/or drainage

Cesarean sections are for delivering babies... really not a time to perform a cosmetic procedure in my opinion.  Secondly, the limited exposure of the csection incision would severely limit the plication.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified...