Ive recently had a vaginal hysterectomy and am about to have a tummy tuck with muscle repair. I would like to know how the pain compares so I can better prepare myself for after the procedure.
February 20, 2023
Answer: Post op pain That is a very interesting question. I do not recall any patients of mine that had both and discussed that with me, nor is there anything I've read in the literature. However, I would ask your surgeon about the plan for post op pain. For instance, will they use local anesthetic and if so, where do they apply it? What type of local anesthetic do they use and how long will it last. Will they perform a TAP block (Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block). Is a temporary pain pump an option for a few days? Are muscle relaxants an option? Will they recommend ice packs? Any one or more of these will help considerably and there are many more options for managing pain after abdominoplasty than for hysterectomy. Hope this helps.
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February 20, 2023
Answer: Post op pain That is a very interesting question. I do not recall any patients of mine that had both and discussed that with me, nor is there anything I've read in the literature. However, I would ask your surgeon about the plan for post op pain. For instance, will they use local anesthetic and if so, where do they apply it? What type of local anesthetic do they use and how long will it last. Will they perform a TAP block (Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block). Is a temporary pain pump an option for a few days? Are muscle relaxants an option? Will they recommend ice packs? Any one or more of these will help considerably and there are many more options for managing pain after abdominoplasty than for hysterectomy. Hope this helps.
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February 17, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck pain vs vaginal hysterectomy pain? Hello @Deb_rit19, thank you for your question. Every person's experience with pain can be different, and the severity of pain experienced after either procedure can depend on a variety of factors, such as individual pain tolerance, the extent of the surgery, and the use of pain management techniques. It's also important to discuss any concerns about pain management with your doctor before undergoing surgery. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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February 17, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck pain vs vaginal hysterectomy pain? Hello @Deb_rit19, thank you for your question. Every person's experience with pain can be different, and the severity of pain experienced after either procedure can depend on a variety of factors, such as individual pain tolerance, the extent of the surgery, and the use of pain management techniques. It's also important to discuss any concerns about pain management with your doctor before undergoing surgery. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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