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To get sleep, should I take a unison or prescribed methocarbamol?

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bestoflindaSep 24, 2015

Back pain from sleeping in recliner, 5 days post tummy tuck. Off pain rx as it made me nauseous and nervous.

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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

I appreciate your question.This is normal but if you are concerned please contact your PSThe best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

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Sheila S. Nazarian, MD

If you lie down on your back and lift your head off of the ground, you will be able to feel a space between your six-pack muscles... but it is really rare for things to "break down" at this point.

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Matthew C. Camp, MD

Very good question.  I would advise switching to coffee two weeks prior to surgery. The reason is energy drinks have a witches brew of various herbal components that can rev up your liver, which will make you process anesthesia at a faster rate than most patients. This can effect our ability to...

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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

I appreciate your question.It does appear to be off center.It would be better to assess when you are better healed and also in clothing.If it is really off at that point, you may need a revision.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified...

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Richard Baxter, MD

The first step is to see a plastic surgeon and determine if a tummy tuck is the right option for you. He or she will then be able to make recommendations about what sort of health screening you need. Many plastic surgeons will require that you not smoke or be using any nicotine-containing...

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Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS

Removing only the tummy skin (panniculectomy) should not make your heartburn worse.  However, if your muscles are tightened with a full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), that can put more pressure and make your heartburn worse.After your GI work up and clearance, an exam and consult with a...

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