Is it ok to drink Slim Fast in the 2 weeks prior to a Tummy Tuck? I am concerned about there being too much Vitamin E?

In general, a tummy tuck including the tightening of the abdominal muscles may very well make the symptoms of your hiatal hernia worse.

You got the correct advice from your OB GYN After you have had your last child you may consider a tummy tuck. Regarding the ability to have more kids check in with your OB.

Although seromas this far out are unusual, they are seen. Your plastic surgeon is doing the right thing by starting with conservative measures. If this fails, other options are available.

Obviously the bet thing to do would be to lose some more weight. If this is not possible, lipo is a great procedure to remove focal areas of fat.

Seromas are not uncommon in abdominoplasty. However, if after one or two aspirations and several months without resolution, it is unrealistic to think that it is going away on its own. You need a drain replaced. This can be done very easily in the office with a product called a SeromaCath. ...

I suggest asking your plastic surgeon this question as different surgeons have different post-op instructions. Your incisions must be completely closed and you shouldn’t have any drains. That being said, a basic guideline to follow is 3-4 weeks. Best regards.