Healthy, age 50, 5' 6", 128#. Had C-section 1997. Hoping TT will remove excess fat & improve muscle strength. I think I may have adhesions as I get pain along C-section scar line with any lower ab exercises during and after that lasts for days to the point I must avoid them. Also have lower back pain due to poor ab muscle tone. Wearing ab girdle helps, so hoping TT will solve both issues, but concerned what happens during surgery & if risks are increased due to adhesions? Thanks.
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Answer: What happens during a full TT if I have adhesions from old C-section.
Drain protocols will vary from surgeon to surgeon. Most will ascribe to a 30 cc limit. Once a drain reaches < 30 cc over consecutive 24 hour periods, it will typically be removed. The goal is to leave a means of fluid eggress in place until the flap has had the opportunity to stick down and...
Surgeons often place deep sutures under the skin to help hold the incision together and relieve tension. It is possible that one of these sutures has developed an infection and might need to be removed, especially given the hardness, redness, warmth and pain, which are all signs of infection. ...
A revision of the c-section scar would likely be helpful and adding a tummy tuck with liposuction will help the overall contour. If you are thinking of additional pregnancies, I recommend you wait. No reason to go through the surgery and have the result compromised with the effects of pregnancy....
