I’m 8 days post-op. Not on any narcotics or anything other than Tylenol and antibiotics and am healing totally fine. My issue is that a few times out of the blue I will just hit a total wall and be unable to keep my eyes open and just totally fall asleep for like an hour or so. When I wake up I’m foggy but ok. I never take naps and sleep relatively ok at night. Is this potentially just part of the surgery and my body healing itself? Is this normal?
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June 6, 2019
Answer: Probably Normal, But Keep Your Surgeon Updated
There is no need to hold in your abdominal muscles after a tummy tuck. You can relax them and be comfortable. After your surgeon clears you, you can return to an exercise routine that can include abdominal exercise. It is fine to do kegel exercises after a tummy tuck.
You are very early in your recovery and have swelling present. This is expected and will be present for several more weeks. You won't see your final results from a tummy tuck for 9-12 months from surgery. If the fullness persists and it is believed to be fat pockets your surgeon should be ab...
As long as you have healed appropriately it is fine to proceed with surgery 3 months after your tubal ligation. I encourage you to be as close to your goal weight as possible before surgery in order to optimize your results.
