I am 3 weeks post op after a tummy tuck and yesterday I sneezed and it hurt pretty bad like usual but I felt a really sharp pain in one spot and even since than I have been so swollen more swollen than I ever was after the surgery so now I'm worried if I've undone my muscle repair. I'm also more worried because I was always only swollen really below my belly button and ever since yesterday not I'm swollen above my belly button too did I undo my muscle repair?!?!
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Moving Around after Tummy Tuck is not only permitted but encouraged to prevent venous clots in your legs (deep venous thrombosis). I have my patients walk every 1-2 hours while awake. Generally following TT surgery, you will be walking in a bent-over position to keep tension off the newly...
Hello, in my area, police officers must have detailed paperwork filled out that states they can wear all of their regular protective gear plus do all of their regular tasks (like use of force). I would be concerned about one of my office patients going back to full duties before 6 weeks....
Strengthening your core and really concentrating on toning your abs is the best thing you could do in preparation for a tummy tuck. A big part of a tummy tuck is the muscle tightening. Most patients, particularly mothers, need this done. If your abdominal muscles are in good...
