I'm doing great but worried I'm babying my abs. I'm told no ab work until 3 months so I avoid using my abs completely. I can get up from side position but can't sit up from lying.
January 10, 2017
Answer: Ability to Sit up at 8 Weeks Post-Op With #cosmeticsurgery such as #abdominoplasty, we have our patients start on vitamins and supplements two weeks before and two weeks after. We prefer VitaMedica, as we know the content of these surgical support vitamins. The program includes Arnica and Bromelain. Most patients will be placed in an abdominal binder, which they will wear the first week. There is usually a fair amount of swelling and the binder should be opened several times a day so that there are no pressure points. After the first 7 to 10 days the patient is placed in an elastic garment for compression over the next six weeks. If you go to a doctor who uses #drains, they usually stay in 3-5 days but may be required to remain in longer. Within a few hours following surgery, abdominoplasty patients will walk in a slightly bent-over position. Strenuous activity and lifting of more than 10 pounds should be avoided for six weeks after surgery. Most patients are able to return to work and daily activities within two weeks of surgery. Swelling can persist for several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months, six months, and even one year. Frequently the pubic area and the scrotal and penis area for men can become very swollen and discolored during the first two weeks due to gravity as this is the lowest area for swelling to accumulate.While there are a number of issues that may occur during the healing process it is always best to take your questions and concerns directly to your plastic surgeon in order to have the area examined and make sure that healing is progressing as it should.
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January 10, 2017
Answer: Ability to Sit up at 8 Weeks Post-Op With #cosmeticsurgery such as #abdominoplasty, we have our patients start on vitamins and supplements two weeks before and two weeks after. We prefer VitaMedica, as we know the content of these surgical support vitamins. The program includes Arnica and Bromelain. Most patients will be placed in an abdominal binder, which they will wear the first week. There is usually a fair amount of swelling and the binder should be opened several times a day so that there are no pressure points. After the first 7 to 10 days the patient is placed in an elastic garment for compression over the next six weeks. If you go to a doctor who uses #drains, they usually stay in 3-5 days but may be required to remain in longer. Within a few hours following surgery, abdominoplasty patients will walk in a slightly bent-over position. Strenuous activity and lifting of more than 10 pounds should be avoided for six weeks after surgery. Most patients are able to return to work and daily activities within two weeks of surgery. Swelling can persist for several months and will gradually improve and will look better at three months, six months, and even one year. Frequently the pubic area and the scrotal and penis area for men can become very swollen and discolored during the first two weeks due to gravity as this is the lowest area for swelling to accumulate.While there are a number of issues that may occur during the healing process it is always best to take your questions and concerns directly to your plastic surgeon in order to have the area examined and make sure that healing is progressing as it should.
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January 10, 2017
Answer: Workouts at 8 weeks You need to talk to your surgeon about exercise and activity. I usually allow patients to go back to light aerobics by about 3-4 weeks and heavy lifting in about 6-8 weeks.
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January 10, 2017
Answer: Workouts at 8 weeks You need to talk to your surgeon about exercise and activity. I usually allow patients to go back to light aerobics by about 3-4 weeks and heavy lifting in about 6-8 weeks.
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