I had tummy tuck two weeks ago. I have been slowly walking around the house, but I get tired quickly and still slightly bent over. I will incorporate longer walk on flat surface (treadmill) this week, but would like to follow a super conservative plan before I start training for half marathon and weight training. I would like to know the best possible slow plan for exercise after a full tummy tuck with muscle repair (5 inch gap).
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Dear autumnrose11,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel ...
You appear to be either developing a rash in response to the adhesive in the Embrace, or this may be a heat dermatitis from the occlusion under the strips. Regardless, I would stop the Embrace. If you damage the skin around your incision you could potentially make the scar worse. At 7...
A small amount of swelling at the drain exit site may be normal healing. More significant swelling, extending in the abdomen with fluid moving around would be consistent with a seroma. You need to be examined by your surgeon to assess whether this is normal healing, a seroma, or other issue.