I'm constantly itching and having a rash under my apron. I've lost over 100 pounds from gastric bypass in 2005. Back pain.

A hysterectomy goes deeper and therefore, most patients experience more pain. A TT will definitely feel tight due to the muscle repair but depending on the technique your surgeon uses, you may need minimal pain meds. At my practice, we only give our patients Ibuprofen but again, this is...

Thank you for your question.  In most cases of a tummy tuck the degree of swelling is not that severe that Lasix would need to be administered to help reduce it.  Your body will gradually absorb the excess water weight and you will urinate it off.  If you have a predisposing medical condition th...

Drainage along your incision line needs to be evaluated by your surgeon. It is not uncommon to have some minor wound healing issues along your incision. The central part of the incision is the location where the wound tension is the greatest in the blood supply source is the most distant....

Everyone recovers differently after a tummy tuckI like my patients to be up and walking every 2-3 hours during the day to minimize risk of blood clots.  Most patients are on pain pills for about a week or two. 

Hi. It is certainly normal to have swelling after surgery, including the areas that you mentioned. It is always a good idea to touch base with your operating surgeon so that he or she is aware and can help guide you through that. Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell