About 6 months post op, my right hip started "clicking" while working out. This progressed over the past year to restricted mobility in the joint, difficulty standing straight after long periods of sitting, and enough pain while walking to cause a limp. I've had X-rays and a ct scan, but no cause was found. I'm just curious if anyone else has experienced this after surgery, or if I should be investigating further with my gp/specialist. TIA
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I think it would be better to either do the two together, or, even better, several months apart. Doing the tummy tuck 4 days after means your abdomen and umbilicus will be swollen and may make this problematic.
Regards, Dr Steve Merten, Sydney
Congratulations on your recent surgery and thank you for sharing your question about your post operative recovery and results after your surgery. Final results can take 6-12 months for all the swelling to subside. At our office we actually see all of our surgery patients the very next day afte...