Do I Qualify for FMLA if Im Gettig a Hernia Repaired and Tummy Tuck at Same Time ?

As long as you want but probably at least 17 years and 8 months! However, speaking as a father of four...it can be even longer!!! But I don't think that was really your question...I tell my patients to plan on having some help around the house for at least 10-14 days and no heavy lifting for...

Congratulations on your pregnancy.  Tummy tuck surgery is not done on patients who are known to be pregnant for several reasons.  The first reason is the risk of fetal injury or demise related to anesthesia.  The second reason is that the cosmetic results of...

In my practice I would have no problem with you using tampons, make sure you change them regularly, but as alwys please discuss with your plastic surgeon.

What you're describing is not uncommon, but it is something that you should  check in with a plastic surgeon about. Initially after tummy tuck the drainage coming out of the drain is a bloody color.  Over time, it begins to clear to a lighter or more yellow fluid. Sometimes the...

It's too early to predict the nature of your final scar, since you are only 1 week out from surgery.  Usually these early color changes fade with time, as the healing progresses and the inflammation settles. If, however, your pigment is stubborn - using some medical grade fade creams,...

Thanks for your question. It is unlikely that sutures will pop after tummy tuck, but it is not impossible.  Sometimes an early scar tissue band will form  motion can break or stretch the scar tissue leading to a popping sound as well. There are two important sets of sutures in...