I'm booked for a TT in 8 weeks. Per my doc's advice, I've lost weight. I'm down about 12 lbs and will easily and happily keep going until the surgery. I am happy about my results. I also started Pilates and have been more and more active (hikes, long walks, running). I know my private Pilates classes won't fix me enough to cancel surgery as I have significant DR and umb hernia after 2 babies, but will Pilates help strengthen me and result in an easier recovery or post op result?
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Hello and thanks for posting your question and photos!You most certainly would benefit from a full abdominoplasty procedure, which would not only address excess skin, but would tighten your abdominal wall and flatten your abdomen. A small retained umbilical scar at the very bottom of their skin...
Thanks for the question. Congrats on having a TT, one of my most favorite procedures to perform. The other surgeons are right on the money with their responses. Just to clarify, general anesthesia+post op narcotic meds+not eating and drinking normally+not as active = constipation and feeling...
Hi,After viewing your fotos you would be a candidate for a tummy tuck. It should not be done at the same time as repair of hiatal hernia. Did a physician diagnose you with a hiatal herni? A hiatal hernia is when the esophagus herniates above the diaphragm. It is internal and its repair can so...
