I had An FDL 16 months ago. From day one I still have excess skin and a lower belly bulge like a little pot belly. I thought it was swelling but I now now it’s just excess skin not removed. I have upper excess skin and lower. Should I have it re done again, or can little changes to the vertical scar help. I can grab skin when standing. And I can’t wear fitted clothes because I have a big lower belly bulge.
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I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an examination. Typically staples are places outside the body to close the incision and are removed 7-14 days after surgery. Your surgeon will let you know the type of staples used for you and the best way to proceed.
Thank you for your questions. I am sorry to disagree with you on this one, but I cannot think of a much worse thing to do after surgery (maybe smoking) than to deplete yourself of nutrients. I do not practice fasting but from a scientific standpoint, I have an opinion. The reason it works for ...
It is not unusual for the stress of surgery to alter your normal menstrual cycle. It typically will return to normal after a few weeks. If it does not resolve within 4 weeks contact your gynecologist for an evaluation.