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Thanks for the question. It is very common to be constipated after any type of surgery due to the anesthetics, disruption in diet, and narcotic pain medication. After this long, however, you could suffer serious medical issues if you do not work on having a bowel movement. I recommend that you ask your surgeon's advice, but you should consider laxatives, enemas, and lots of fluid intake. It is possible that you may even have to visit a physician to remove the hard, dry stool that may be impacted (stuck). Please do so ASAP if things have not improved since you posted this question.
No one knows exactly if vaping has significant detrimental effects on surgery. It is probably best to avoid it during the initial surgery and healing period.
I recommend that my patients sit on a pillow for the first six weeks following surgery. Sitting for half an hour at this point in your recovery should not cause any issues. If this continues to worry you, schedule a post-op with your surgeon.Kenneth B. Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic S...
Thank you for your question.I would consult with your surgeon for a physical examination regarding the areas of your buttocks that you are concerned about. You are still very early in your recovery. Generally, most of the swelling will resolve by 6-8 weeks and you should start to see your ...
