My wife had a full tummy tuck in July and the pregnancy test was negative. After getting through a tough surgery, four weeks later she still did not start her period, we found that she was pregnant! We cannot believe this, as this conception had to occur during the same time as surgery. Now 2 months pregnant I'm worried about her muscles ripping apart and severe stretch marks. Also her being pregnant with little healing time. Anyone have to go through this? Please help
October 8, 2014
Answer: Pregnancy right after TT I have had this same experience before on patients of mine.I just want to reassure you nothing bad will happen and no risk of ripping the muscle repair or getting severe stretch marks ONLY if she continues watching her diet and continues doing exercise during pregnancy and after delivery.In my past experiences among my patients, they have followed my recommendations specially not gaining that much weight (no more than 16-18 lbs) and at the end of the whole beautiful process, they end up not losing their great results. Gaining a lot of weight definitely will impact negatively her body and result.Dr. Cardenas
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October 8, 2014
Answer: Pregnancy right after TT I have had this same experience before on patients of mine.I just want to reassure you nothing bad will happen and no risk of ripping the muscle repair or getting severe stretch marks ONLY if she continues watching her diet and continues doing exercise during pregnancy and after delivery.In my past experiences among my patients, they have followed my recommendations specially not gaining that much weight (no more than 16-18 lbs) and at the end of the whole beautiful process, they end up not losing their great results. Gaining a lot of weight definitely will impact negatively her body and result.Dr. Cardenas
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November 13, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck Followed by Pregnancy Congratulations! Tell your wife to relax.I've had a few patients who have gotten pregnant after having had a tummy tuck, and they've done very well. My first pregnant tummy tuck patient had two children before her first tummy tuck done in another state, and then she had a surprise third pregnancy. The obstetrician asked me to close the C-section, which is why I was involved. The patient didn't get as big with her third, she said, but her baby weighed the same as her others. She didn't get stretch marks, and she was amazed at how tight her tissues remained.Since then other patients have had a similarly positive experience. I performed a second tummy tuck on only one person. In addition to getting pregnant, the patient put on over 100 pounds. After she lost it, her skin loosened up. She was more l a massive weight loss patient than a mommy makeover patient.So tell your wife not to worry to take good care of herself.
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November 13, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck Followed by Pregnancy Congratulations! Tell your wife to relax.I've had a few patients who have gotten pregnant after having had a tummy tuck, and they've done very well. My first pregnant tummy tuck patient had two children before her first tummy tuck done in another state, and then she had a surprise third pregnancy. The obstetrician asked me to close the C-section, which is why I was involved. The patient didn't get as big with her third, she said, but her baby weighed the same as her others. She didn't get stretch marks, and she was amazed at how tight her tissues remained.Since then other patients have had a similarly positive experience. I performed a second tummy tuck on only one person. In addition to getting pregnant, the patient put on over 100 pounds. After she lost it, her skin loosened up. She was more l a massive weight loss patient than a mommy makeover patient.So tell your wife not to worry to take good care of herself.
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