I recently got a Monmy Makeover two weeks ago.A week after surgery I ended up in the ER due to fever.After a Catscan, blood work and some visual perception by the ER Dr. I was sent home with Keflex.I have discharge that is coming out of my belly button,the middle of my tummy tuck incision and areas on my areolas.Why hasn't the Keflex killed the infection?Why is my abdomen so swollen?I haven't worn the surgical girdle for the same reasons, will it affect the my tummy tuck outcome? Thank you.
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Hemoglobin A1c is a lab test that is an indicator of blood sugar levels and is important for those with diabetes. It is not the same lab test done to check if your blood counts are in a safe range to undergo surgery. Your surgeon will advise you of any pre-operative lab tests that are needed f...
For optimal results it is best to wait 6 months after giving birth and breastfeeding before having a Mommy Makeover. This will allow your body to return to a stable state before surgery. It is also best if you finish having children before proceeding with a tummy tuck. You can still safely ca...
A Mommy Makeover is not a weight loss surgery and you will likely lose less than you think. Depending on the amount of excess skin and fat that you have you may lose 3 to 8 pounds once all swelling has resolved. However you will have the benefits of restoring your figure! Immediately after...
