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Tummy Tuck for Patient with VP Shunt?

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I have a VP (Ventriculoperitoneal) shunt because of Hydrocephalus, but I want a Tummy Tuck because I have diastasis recti.My stomach is hard & big and makes me look pregnant. I have had two pregnancies and ended up having c-sections (one horizontally and the other vertically). I had my tubes tied last yr and no matter what I do my stomach won't go down.I am in my early 20's, 5'3", 125lbs, 35 in. waist. I just wanted to know if it's possible to have a TT considering my condition? & my blood pressure is sometimes high.

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