Does your body burn more calories trying to heal after a mommy makeover surgery? I'm losing weight after a mommy makeover even though I'm eating like I normally would with no exercise except a little mall walking.
March 24, 2017
Answer: Burning calories after Mommy Makeover Recovery after any surgery involves a period of inflammation and healing in which the body's resources (calories) are utilized for the recuperation. Since the Mommy Makeover typically involves a combination of surgeries (tummy tuck, breast lift with augmentation and liposuction, for instance), it is not surprising that more resources are going to be needed for healing. Protein intake is very important during the healing phase (which typically lasts 6-8 weeks). It is not uncommon to lose a bit of weight in the healing phase. Let's examine this closer: You are restricted from eating after midnight the night before surgery, you have a long day of surgery in which you are not eating and which some tissue has been removed (tummy tuck for instance), and then you recover at home on a bunch of pain meds. These meds make you sleepy and so you don't eat like normal for another few days. You will have some fluid mobilization and loss over the next few weeks. Your body is devoting it's resources towards healing the incisions, fight off the pain, prevent infection and get back to normalcy. All this takes calories. It is like you are in a long race (not quite a marathon, but close). I always encourage my patients to increase their protein intake in the initial post operative period in preparation for this healing phase. Your weight should normalize after an initial adjusting period. If you continue to lose weight or are concerned, you should visit your primary care physician or your plastic surgeon. Good luck with your recovery.
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March 24, 2017
Answer: Burning calories after Mommy Makeover Recovery after any surgery involves a period of inflammation and healing in which the body's resources (calories) are utilized for the recuperation. Since the Mommy Makeover typically involves a combination of surgeries (tummy tuck, breast lift with augmentation and liposuction, for instance), it is not surprising that more resources are going to be needed for healing. Protein intake is very important during the healing phase (which typically lasts 6-8 weeks). It is not uncommon to lose a bit of weight in the healing phase. Let's examine this closer: You are restricted from eating after midnight the night before surgery, you have a long day of surgery in which you are not eating and which some tissue has been removed (tummy tuck for instance), and then you recover at home on a bunch of pain meds. These meds make you sleepy and so you don't eat like normal for another few days. You will have some fluid mobilization and loss over the next few weeks. Your body is devoting it's resources towards healing the incisions, fight off the pain, prevent infection and get back to normalcy. All this takes calories. It is like you are in a long race (not quite a marathon, but close). I always encourage my patients to increase their protein intake in the initial post operative period in preparation for this healing phase. Your weight should normalize after an initial adjusting period. If you continue to lose weight or are concerned, you should visit your primary care physician or your plastic surgeon. Good luck with your recovery.
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March 24, 2017
Answer: Burning calories after a mommy make over Thank you for an interesting question. After any type of surgery, including a mommy make over, there is a healing response that involves inflammation. In an effort to heal, the body does burn more calories for a duration after surgery. This time period can vary, but is usually limited to a couple of weeks after the procedure.As for your weight loss, there are many possible factors. Your body will mobilize and lose fluid for 2-3 weeks after your surgery. This can account for some of the weight loss in that time period. Afterwards, your body continues to heal and evolve for a duration after your procedure. The look will continue to improve, and your weight can fluctuate during this time. If you have any ongoing concerns, I would suggest discussing this with your plastic surgeon.Best of luck with your continued recovery.Jeff Rockmore
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March 24, 2017
Answer: Burning calories after a mommy make over Thank you for an interesting question. After any type of surgery, including a mommy make over, there is a healing response that involves inflammation. In an effort to heal, the body does burn more calories for a duration after surgery. This time period can vary, but is usually limited to a couple of weeks after the procedure.As for your weight loss, there are many possible factors. Your body will mobilize and lose fluid for 2-3 weeks after your surgery. This can account for some of the weight loss in that time period. Afterwards, your body continues to heal and evolve for a duration after your procedure. The look will continue to improve, and your weight can fluctuate during this time. If you have any ongoing concerns, I would suggest discussing this with your plastic surgeon.Best of luck with your continued recovery.Jeff Rockmore
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