hello and how are you today? I just have a quick question. I am currently 10 more pounds than I was before I went in! Is this normal? also I have a little puffiness above my incision is that normal as well? I see so many photos of women looking really flat and more curvy at my point of post. Just need to hear that everything's going to be okay or not! My doctors appointment isn't for another 2 weeks and I'm being very impatient lol! I have attached photos. Thank you
Answer: Swelling is normal... It is absolutely normal to be swollen after a procedure like a tummy tuck, Your body has just gone through a major surgery and needs to recover. You can expect some swelling typically for about 4-6 months. Always follow your doctors instructions when it comes to the post op care.
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Answer: Swelling is normal... It is absolutely normal to be swollen after a procedure like a tummy tuck, Your body has just gone through a major surgery and needs to recover. You can expect some swelling typically for about 4-6 months. Always follow your doctors instructions when it comes to the post op care.
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May 30, 2018
Answer: Swelling after tt Talk to your plastic surgeon so that he/she can examine and advise you more appropropriately and rule out more serious causes of swelling. And just bc your appointment is in 2 weeks, doesn't mean your plastic surgeon expects you to wait if there are concern. Call your plastic surgeon and make an appointment to address your concerns earlier rather than later. He or she is there to guide you through this journey. And your concerns will be important to him/her.However, you are still early in your recovery phase and swelling can take months to truly resolve. It is a common complaint for patients that undergo tummy tucks to feel swollen immediately after removing the garment. A few things that may help: 1. make sure your garment is still giving you the appropriate compression. If too loose, it's not helping. If its too tight, your legs will swell.2. decrease yout salt intake. Drink plenty of water. That helps alot with the swelling. Many times patients drink less water thinking it will make the swelling resolve. The opposite is true. 3. Change positions frequently. If you are in a chair/desk position most of the time. Make sure you are getting up and walking around frequently to help with circulation. 4. Eat high fiber fruits and veggies to help with constipation and bloating which can also make you feel even more uncomfortable and "tight" in a compression garment.I hope this helps.
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May 30, 2018
Answer: Swelling after tt Talk to your plastic surgeon so that he/she can examine and advise you more appropropriately and rule out more serious causes of swelling. And just bc your appointment is in 2 weeks, doesn't mean your plastic surgeon expects you to wait if there are concern. Call your plastic surgeon and make an appointment to address your concerns earlier rather than later. He or she is there to guide you through this journey. And your concerns will be important to him/her.However, you are still early in your recovery phase and swelling can take months to truly resolve. It is a common complaint for patients that undergo tummy tucks to feel swollen immediately after removing the garment. A few things that may help: 1. make sure your garment is still giving you the appropriate compression. If too loose, it's not helping. If its too tight, your legs will swell.2. decrease yout salt intake. Drink plenty of water. That helps alot with the swelling. Many times patients drink less water thinking it will make the swelling resolve. The opposite is true. 3. Change positions frequently. If you are in a chair/desk position most of the time. Make sure you are getting up and walking around frequently to help with circulation. 4. Eat high fiber fruits and veggies to help with constipation and bloating which can also make you feel even more uncomfortable and "tight" in a compression garment.I hope this helps.
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