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Will a Tummy Tuck cause a disturbance to my bowel after a colon resection and ileostomy surgery? (photos)

Beautiful560Apr 29, 2019
Hello, 5 yrs ago I had colon resection and the following week I had ileostomy surgery. The reversal was done 11 months later. As a result of these surgeries, the adhesions caused multiple bowel obstructions. Last year I had surgery to remove the adhesions. My belly is a mess; uneven & saggy. Am I a candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

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