Why do I need a Physical before Tummy tuck/ what can I do to prepare myself for surgery?

I like 3 months for direct abdominal exercises.  For indirect exercises I think anywhere after 6-7 weeks is a safe time to start.  Every surgeon has different techniques for internal work so when you visit in followup to your surgeon, he or she can tell you more specific answers.  Best Wishes!!

This is an issue you should discuss with your surgeon. Many surgeons would insist you lose the weight and be within a normal BMI range. For me, BMI is not a factor when considering the suitability of a patient for surgery because this method is fraught with problems. BMI disregards your unique...

Thank you for your question. Each patient recovers differently. I advice patients they can return to light activities almost immediately after surgery, normal activities 2 weeks after surgery, and vigorous exercise 4 weeks after surgery.  We usually experience a slow steady improvement for 3 mo...

Thank you for your excellent question.  Immediately after surgery many patients experience a blunted appetite due to anesthesia and failure of their stomach and intestines to work normally.  Once both of these effects pass, appetite resumes and the body starts to demand a large intake of c...

Hello,There is no specific questions to ask that will help you distinguish between surgeons regarding hernia repair and rectus repair. Most surgeons use a permanent stitch that is used to repair both the hernia and the diastasis. However, you should ask you surgeon if he uses progressive ...

Thank you for your question and photos. Unfortunately the photos are limited in exposure and angles, without preop photos. Based on this limited information, it seems like you had a mini tummy tuck with an umbilical float and this limited how much skin could be removed to give you a flat abdomen...