One week ago I had a full abdominalplasty, muscle repair, and lipo on the upper and lower abdomen and flanks. I feel fine and can walk up right with little pain. But the swelling! I drink water constantly but I'm still 8 pounds heavier than I was when he did the surgery! When am I going to be able to fit into my clothes again? The swelling is especially bad in the upper abdomen.
Answer: Swelling one week post tummy tuck
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Answer: Weight 8 pounds heavier one week post op recovery tummy tuck abdominoplasty plastic surgery beverly hills Thank you for your questions regarding why you weigh more now than you did before your abdominoplasty and liposuction. This is normal. During your surgery, you are given fluids through an IV. After the surgery, you are also encouraged to drink fluids. Due to the surgery, your body's reaction is to hold onto as much fluid as possible to assist in healing. Once the "coast is clear," your body releases this fluid, and you excrete this extra fluid through your kidneys. This is called post-operative edema or swelling. Compression garments help to minimize the post-operative swelling. You are still encouraged to drink fluid because that is what your body needs. Since you are concerned, I would suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon just to make sure that this is normal post-operative swelling. However, in most cases, it is almost always just swelling. If you had a history of having to take diuretics or fluid pills in the past, you might need to take a fluid pill to assist in mobilizing some of this fluid. Thank you for the questions regarding weighing more after a tummy tuck. If you have any more questions regarding post-operative weight gain after a tummy tuck, please call my office.
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Answer: Weight 8 pounds heavier one week post op recovery tummy tuck abdominoplasty plastic surgery beverly hills Thank you for your questions regarding why you weigh more now than you did before your abdominoplasty and liposuction. This is normal. During your surgery, you are given fluids through an IV. After the surgery, you are also encouraged to drink fluids. Due to the surgery, your body's reaction is to hold onto as much fluid as possible to assist in healing. Once the "coast is clear," your body releases this fluid, and you excrete this extra fluid through your kidneys. This is called post-operative edema or swelling. Compression garments help to minimize the post-operative swelling. You are still encouraged to drink fluid because that is what your body needs. Since you are concerned, I would suggest you follow up with your plastic surgeon just to make sure that this is normal post-operative swelling. However, in most cases, it is almost always just swelling. If you had a history of having to take diuretics or fluid pills in the past, you might need to take a fluid pill to assist in mobilizing some of this fluid. Thank you for the questions regarding weighing more after a tummy tuck. If you have any more questions regarding post-operative weight gain after a tummy tuck, please call my office.
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December 16, 2015
Answer: Better not to weight yourself right now At this time, please don’t weigh yourself, because you’ll be disappointed that you may be heavier than you were pre-surgery. This is all related to swelling that’s common after surgery. Fluid retention contributes to a heavier weight, but as you heal, you’ll find that the swelling decreases, along with your weight.
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December 16, 2015
Answer: Better not to weight yourself right now At this time, please don’t weigh yourself, because you’ll be disappointed that you may be heavier than you were pre-surgery. This is all related to swelling that’s common after surgery. Fluid retention contributes to a heavier weight, but as you heal, you’ll find that the swelling decreases, along with your weight.
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September 28, 2015
Answer: Swelling after a tummy tuck. Be nice to yourself, stop stressing and hide the scale! it is normal for there to be swelling and fluid retention after surgery. Continue to wear your compression garment, follow your doctors instructions about getting up and moving around. This is all a part of the healing process. Be patient, relax, and be confident that you will be looking fantastic in a few weeks time.
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September 28, 2015
Answer: Swelling after a tummy tuck. Be nice to yourself, stop stressing and hide the scale! it is normal for there to be swelling and fluid retention after surgery. Continue to wear your compression garment, follow your doctors instructions about getting up and moving around. This is all a part of the healing process. Be patient, relax, and be confident that you will be looking fantastic in a few weeks time.
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November 26, 2015
Answer: Swelling All of this weight is meaningless. You will lose it again. It is a combination of things, but is mostly due to swelling. Be patient.
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November 26, 2015
Answer: Swelling All of this weight is meaningless. You will lose it again. It is a combination of things, but is mostly due to swelling. Be patient.
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June 12, 2016
Answer: Tips to help swelling Swelling is common after surgery and you'll find that it adds the pounds as well. Allow yourself a couple of months for the majority of swelling to subside, as this is generally how long it takes. You'll find that your weight will gradually reduce as the swelling subsides.Tips to help swelling:drink fresh water and go to the washroom regularlycut down on saltleisurely walk around to keep your circulation goingwear your compression garment as advisedPlease talk to your surgeon if swelling is of particular concern, as they may be able to help you with advice specific to your situation. Best of luck!
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June 12, 2016
Answer: Tips to help swelling Swelling is common after surgery and you'll find that it adds the pounds as well. Allow yourself a couple of months for the majority of swelling to subside, as this is generally how long it takes. You'll find that your weight will gradually reduce as the swelling subsides.Tips to help swelling:drink fresh water and go to the washroom regularlycut down on saltleisurely walk around to keep your circulation goingwear your compression garment as advisedPlease talk to your surgeon if swelling is of particular concern, as they may be able to help you with advice specific to your situation. Best of luck!
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