I have "regular" colonoscopies every 2, and now 5 yrs, and this one came up 4 weeks after my tummy tuck, should I wait another month or two?
Answer: Colonoscopy after tummy tuck This is something that would need to be decided between your gastroenterologist and plastic surgeon. Interestingly, I recently performed abdominoplasty on the wife of a gastroenterologist and he told me that sometimes very early after a tummy tuck the colonoscopy is slightly more difficult from a technical standpoint as it is more difficult to distend the colon during the exam.
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Answer: Colonoscopy after tummy tuck This is something that would need to be decided between your gastroenterologist and plastic surgeon. Interestingly, I recently performed abdominoplasty on the wife of a gastroenterologist and he told me that sometimes very early after a tummy tuck the colonoscopy is slightly more difficult from a technical standpoint as it is more difficult to distend the colon during the exam.
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November 11, 2019
Answer: Colonoscopy I would discuss this with your surgeon and GI specialist but you should be fine to proceed with a colonoscopy four weeks after your tummy tuck. You will want to ensure that you are healing appropriately and are comfortable enough to tolerate the prep and the procedure.
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November 11, 2019
Answer: Colonoscopy I would discuss this with your surgeon and GI specialist but you should be fine to proceed with a colonoscopy four weeks after your tummy tuck. You will want to ensure that you are healing appropriately and are comfortable enough to tolerate the prep and the procedure.
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November 11, 2019
Answer: Colonoscopy after tummy yuck You will need to okay the colonoscopy with both gastroenterologist and plastic surgeon but I think it will be perfectly safe to proceed any time.
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November 11, 2019
Answer: Colonoscopy after tummy yuck You will need to okay the colonoscopy with both gastroenterologist and plastic surgeon but I think it will be perfectly safe to proceed any time.
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November 11, 2019
Answer: Waiting time Dear Inventive9837,
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November 11, 2019
Answer: Waiting time Dear Inventive9837,
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November 11, 2019
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Colonoscopy With colonoscopy there is distention of the colon with air and this will put some strain on your abdominal wall. I would discuss this with your surgeon as every surgeon will have a different opinion as to when is the best time.I allow my patients to return to full activity including going back to the gym after a full tummy tuck at 6 weeks. Therefore, if you were my patient I would say 6 weeks after your surgery would be fine to have your colonoscopy.Hope that helps.
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November 11, 2019
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Colonoscopy With colonoscopy there is distention of the colon with air and this will put some strain on your abdominal wall. I would discuss this with your surgeon as every surgeon will have a different opinion as to when is the best time.I allow my patients to return to full activity including going back to the gym after a full tummy tuck at 6 weeks. Therefore, if you were my patient I would say 6 weeks after your surgery would be fine to have your colonoscopy.Hope that helps.
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