I am about 8mo po from my tt with mr. everything has been great. I just got a cold a few days ago and now have this terrible and uncontrollable cough. I’m concerned that the cough may compromise my MR. is this possible at this point? What is the likelihood this can happen and what would it feel like? My tummy feels sore, but I think that may be muscle soreness from the coughing...or maybe I popped a stitch...I don’t know. I’ve reached out to my PS, but figured I’d also post on here!
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Congratulations on losing the weight and doing so with six children! With having that number of pregnancies likely you also have some form of muscle separation as well as the excess skin you mention. Flat appearances and a boxy look are a mistake a lot of plastic surgeons make because they...
Most patients find it most comfortable to sleep in a semi reclined position with pillow support under the knees. This position takes tension off of the abdomen. Your surgeon can let you know when it is okay to sleep on your side based on how you've been progressing through recovery.
Your surgeon likely had another colleague take over his patients before retiring. I encourage you to schedule a visit with her/him for an evaluation. Swelling can occur with too much activity sometimes. It could be seroma formation. It also could be something different. An exam should help...
