I Had a Tummy Tuck with Lipo of my Inner Thighs and Flanks 12 Days Ago. Is It Normal to Be Extrememly Hungry After Surgery?

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Hi! I had a tummy tuck with lipo of my inner thighs, flanks and back 12 days ago. I had lap band surgery 4 years ago and lost over 100 pounds. For the past 3 or 4 days I have been excruciatingly hungry. I'm trying to fill up on protein shakes, veggies and drink lots of water but I still end up feeling like i'm going to pass out/need food now almost immediately after eating. Is this normal after having this procedure?I just am worried because i don't want to gain weight while in recovery. Thanks!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

In abdominoplasty creates a situation that requires a good deal of caloric energy for healing. Having an appetite in the wake of this is completely expected.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Our experience is patients have a smaller appetite after tummy tuck and muscle repairs. Some feel less hungry after the anesthesia as well. Rather than 'fill up' you should make sure you are taking enough for healing, and push liquids. If appetitie continues to be problem you might take to the nutritional support team that performed and maintains your lap band.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

This may be a good question for your weight loss and lap band medical team as most patients seem to have less appetite after tummu tuck surgery.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

It is more common to have decreased appetite. A call to your plastic surgeon to review the issue will be best advice. A call also to your weight loss doc might be helpful.

	All the best.

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