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Help using bathroom.

Why are people buying walkers, is it tight muscle pain that makes it difficult or the incision? And do you think a crutch would help with using the bathroom or would a chair or stool be better?

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October 6th, 2016

Walkers being used after Tummy Tuck

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Great question.  I recommend that my patients walk bent over for two weeks after  Tummy Tuck surgery so the use of a walker makes getting around easier.  The discomfort patients experience after surgery is usually more from the muscles being tightened than the incision itself.  As for using the bathroom, some of my patients have used a toilet seat extender.  You should check with your Plastic Surgeon as to what instructions and recommendations they have for your specific recovery. Best of Luck.

Eric Schaffer, MD


San Antonio Plastic Surgeon
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October 10th, 2016

Help using bathroom

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Greetings

Thank you for your question it is difficult to answer this question without knowing for what surgery if you would specify. 

Bulent Cihantimur, MD
October 7th, 2016

Tummy tuck

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I prefer patients keeping slightly hunched over for several days until the tissues soften a bit.  Best of luck.

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Steven Wallach, MD
October 7th, 2016

Difficult to answer based upon too little information provided.

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you did not mention what surgery you were specifically asking about.  it is difficult/impossible to answer this question without knowing this. 

Joseph D. Alkon, MD
Newark Plastic Surgeon

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