I been on Benadryl..and high dose of steroids.. I'm still breaking out in hives..I stop taking the meds 2wks post op due to I begin getting hives.. I was on Percocet and Valium.. Im miserable! I go see an allergist tomorrow .. I also had two [RS bleep] of Coumadin in the hospital along with dilaudid..
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March 20, 2016
Answer: Hive is one month after umbilical hernia repair and abdominoplasty
You would get a very nice result from a Tummy Tuck. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can show you lots of pictures of patients similar to yourself. The scar removal/revision can be done at the same time. An in person exam will help to determine the laxity of the abdominal skin...
Aufait184,You are so early after surgery that I would advise patience. As you have noted, a lot of change occurs as the swelling goes down. Over the next few months, the swelling will continue to decrease and your body will get more definition. If there is residual fullness on the left side,...
Congratulations on your surgery! I tell my patients that they can drive when they are off all narcotics and can comfortably turn from side to side. If you are in pain and can't move well then you are probably not yet safe to drive. If your pain is minimal and you can look around comfortably,...
