I just got over either a cold or allergies (hard to tell which as I was not blowing mucus). I had post nasal drip and a cough. Cough went away as of today, just have a slight headache from a little congestion left but feel perfectly fine. My surgery- Mommy makeover- is in 3 days, will this be an issue with the anesthesia?
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Joining the Army after undergoing major surgeries such as a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and breast lift/augmentation requires careful consideration of both your physical recovery and the medical requirements set by the military. Here are some key points to consider:
Recovery Time
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I uncover the wounds the first day after tummy tuck, but there are steri strips in place until 5 days. After that, it is completely uncovered. You should absolutely not be covering it to shower. The surface of the wound needs to be cleaned.
Thank you for your question about your mommy make-over.For years, some patients have believed that arnica and bromelaine reduce their bruising.Other patients have found they do not.They work by increasing blood coagulation in small blood vessels -So theoretically they might increase the risk of...
