I had a WONDERFULL TUMMY TUCK 15 YEARS AGO.And i just had a baby last year.I had a vaginal birth and had no complications from TT, except things were a bit tight and I carried high.But now with this pregnancy Ihave to have a C-section due to placenta previa. I'm so scared!Will it be difficult because of my TT?Have no idea if the muscels were sown together, and Doc is out of practice, now.Can't find any info on C-section after Tummy Tuck, help! Hope to hv a new TT when this is all over.
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If something like this occurs after your surgery, the best person to contact is your surgeon as he might have used different types of stitches during the procedure. Another important point is that dissolvable stitches can have a variable amount of time before they dissolve- it can take between...
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Constipation is a common problem with the use of narcotics as well as the altered activity level while recovering. I encourage you to eat a high fiber diet and keep well hydrated. Stop narcotic medications as you are able. If that is not adequate in helping you return to a comfortable...