I'm 37 years old, I have 2 daughters & have my tubes tied. I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair on July 20, 2016. I have endometriosis with fibroids & cysts that are causing me a great deal of pain that can not be managed. My ob/gyn wants to do a hysterectomy since 2 previous laparoscopies didn't help & birth control isn't helping the pain either. I'm very worried about damaging my results from my tummy tuck. Opinions?
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After tummy tuck surgery, patients should implement a scar therapy early in their healing process to ensure the best aesthetic result. Because 85% of scar formation occurs in the first 10 weeks, it is best to begin a treatment within this timeframe. You might want to try Embrace Active Scar...
Please be sure and check with your doctor for clarification as to why you can't roll onto your side. It may be that they don't want you rolling on your side in your sleep and staying like that, but that being on your side momentarily when getting out of bed is ok.
The best way from a bed is...
Here is some basic post-op healing info provided to my patients:Most patients will be placed in an abdominal binder, which they will wear the first week. There is usually a fair amount of swelling and the binder should be opened several times a day so that there are no pressure points. After the...