10 wks post op tummy tuck, drains removed after 2 days, have been unwell on and off from 2 wks post op. Thoughts?

Carol.  Sorry you are having these medical issues. It does not sound like they are related to your surgery, and I would consult with your medical doctor for a full work up to evaluate your condition. Good luck.

Thank you for your question. As you mentioned that your plastic surgeon checked your blood after surgery to exclude either signs of excessive bleeding or increase of white blood cells (signs of infection), it is possible that during the recovery time you have contracted a minor viral infection. This should be self limiting and you should start to get better very soon. Some minor discomfort in the area of the scar is still entirely normal and expected.If you are still worried, I would then advice you to contact your surgeon once more and update him/her on the current situation. Best of luckAndrea Marando

I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are experiencing. Since you are continuing to feel unwell the best advice is further evaluation. I encourage you to speak with your surgeon about your concerns and perhaps contact your primary care physician for an assessment.

As others have mentioned, it is not uncommon to feel tired and washed out after a major operation like a tummy tuck. Everyone is different when it comes to recovery. It is good that you surgeon has seen you and checked your bloods. Also good that your wound is healing well. Just be patient and I would expect things to pick up soon. If you do not start to have more energy over the coming weeks, it might be worth seeing your GP for a check up. Best wishes.

The onset of fatigue after an extensive operation like an abdominoplasty is not unexpected. One elevates a very large flap, and the healing process generally lasts up to 9-12 months.  Your body is shunting metabolic waste from the healing area, and this tends to make on feel run down. Diet, moderate exercise, vitamins and abdominal care should improve your feeling run down. it is possible that you may have another issue that has arisen. You should check with your medical physician to see if there might be a problem revealed by the surgery.

I would suggest following up with the surgeon that performed the procedure. Your symptoms could not be related to your procedure so I also suggest following up with your primary care provider to rule out other causes of your symptoms.

Hello darling, thank you for your question.It may be a simple cold that you got due to your body's exposure during this whole procedure. It is vital that your PS check on you to make sure there is no infection going on but based on your statement, there is nothing to be worried about with emergency. Remember to always keep up with your doctor's recommendation and protocol to avoid any further complication.Kind regards,Dr. Jimenez Toribio Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.