I'm thinking of having a Tummy Tuck, and I was wondering, how long would I have to stay in the hospital after the procedure?
Answer: Usually one night in Aftercare or the Hospital Abdominoplasty has become an outpatient procedure. However, unless the patient is undergoing a mini-tuck, we require our patients to spend a night in the Aftercare facility or the Hospital, if the surgery is performed there. Nurses at the Aftercare can monitor the patient's vital signs and are trained to look for signs of trouble and alert the doctor. From a pain control standpoint, a registered nurse can give injectable pain medicines. They can also give medications for nausea, sleep, anxiety, etc. Most Aftercare facilities with an RN also have a pulse oximeter, to measure the oxygen in the blood.
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Answer: Usually one night in Aftercare or the Hospital Abdominoplasty has become an outpatient procedure. However, unless the patient is undergoing a mini-tuck, we require our patients to spend a night in the Aftercare facility or the Hospital, if the surgery is performed there. Nurses at the Aftercare can monitor the patient's vital signs and are trained to look for signs of trouble and alert the doctor. From a pain control standpoint, a registered nurse can give injectable pain medicines. They can also give medications for nausea, sleep, anxiety, etc. Most Aftercare facilities with an RN also have a pulse oximeter, to measure the oxygen in the blood.
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Answer: Tummy Tucks Are Usually Out-Patient Procedures (and do not require a hospital stay) Hello diedelee,
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Answer: Tummy Tucks Are Usually Out-Patient Procedures (and do not require a hospital stay) Hello diedelee,
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September 2, 2016
Answer: How long do you have to stay in hospital after a tummy tuck? Most of my patients having a tummy tuck will spend at least 2 days in hopsital. Most patients are medically fine to go home at this stage, although some may benefit from another day or two in hosptial.
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September 2, 2016
Answer: How long do you have to stay in hospital after a tummy tuck? Most of my patients having a tummy tuck will spend at least 2 days in hopsital. Most patients are medically fine to go home at this stage, although some may benefit from another day or two in hosptial.
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April 12, 2016
Answer: Co-Existing Medical Problems Can Lead To Hospital Stay When patients
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April 12, 2016
Answer: Co-Existing Medical Problems Can Lead To Hospital Stay When patients
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April 3, 2016
Answer: Duration of hospital stay after Tummy Tuck, TT My own experience shows that overnight stay is safer and more comforting to patients than going directly home.In some cases like mini-tuck, when my patient is in good condition ( normal blood pressure, adequate level of pain) and willing to go home where he has a relative available for aftercare, I let him go home.But in most cases I prefer my patients to stay overnight in the hospital.The aftercare nurses can monitor the patient's condition and look for first signs of trouble and alert the doctor. There is possibility of unmanaging pain or vomiting that requires very fast reacting.So, in my opinion there are more guaranties for safety with overnight stay.
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April 3, 2016
Answer: Duration of hospital stay after Tummy Tuck, TT My own experience shows that overnight stay is safer and more comforting to patients than going directly home.In some cases like mini-tuck, when my patient is in good condition ( normal blood pressure, adequate level of pain) and willing to go home where he has a relative available for aftercare, I let him go home.But in most cases I prefer my patients to stay overnight in the hospital.The aftercare nurses can monitor the patient's condition and look for first signs of trouble and alert the doctor. There is possibility of unmanaging pain or vomiting that requires very fast reacting.So, in my opinion there are more guaranties for safety with overnight stay.
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November 6, 2014
Answer: Duration of Hospital Stay Post-Tummy Tuck? I perform surgery at an outpatient surgery center. Most patients are usually discharged home, preferably with a nurse for one day. It is the rare patient who, for a variety of reasons, may benefit from additional monitoring ( as an overnight stay or as an inpatient). Regardless, when you are discharged home it is important to have a good support system to help you during the healing process ( the more help the better). Generally speaking, “mommy makeover” procedures are associated with a very significant physical ( and often emotional) recovery period, often underestimated by patients. Best wishes.
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November 6, 2014
Answer: Duration of Hospital Stay Post-Tummy Tuck? I perform surgery at an outpatient surgery center. Most patients are usually discharged home, preferably with a nurse for one day. It is the rare patient who, for a variety of reasons, may benefit from additional monitoring ( as an overnight stay or as an inpatient). Regardless, when you are discharged home it is important to have a good support system to help you during the healing process ( the more help the better). Generally speaking, “mommy makeover” procedures are associated with a very significant physical ( and often emotional) recovery period, often underestimated by patients. Best wishes.
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