Wondering if I can combine donating my liver with a tummy tuck? Makes sense recovery wise since I would already have tubes in my abdomen… just not sure if a medical professional would approve.
May 14, 2024
Answer: Surgery Since the liver surgery is life-saving, your surgeon needs the best view. The tummy tuck incision may not provide this. Plus, your liver will need to process all the drugs given and the additional hours for the tuck may be too risky. I suggest not doing them together. The transplant will already take enough time and adding another 3 to 4 hours of surgery does increase your risks of infections, blood clots, and pneumonia. The tuck is not worth the additional risks.
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May 14, 2024
Answer: Surgery Since the liver surgery is life-saving, your surgeon needs the best view. The tummy tuck incision may not provide this. Plus, your liver will need to process all the drugs given and the additional hours for the tuck may be too risky. I suggest not doing them together. The transplant will already take enough time and adding another 3 to 4 hours of surgery does increase your risks of infections, blood clots, and pneumonia. The tuck is not worth the additional risks.
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