Should I stop using Herbalife until after tummy tuck surgery?

It is not uncommon to gain weight immediately post op, especially after lipo. This extra weight wil go away as your body gets rid of the exta fluid.

I tell my patients to avoid dedicated core exercises for three months post-op. When you restart you will need to begin gradually as these muscles have not been used in a long time.

Although it is theoretically possible to burst the muscle plication sutures by coughing or sneezing, this would be very unusual.

Hard to answer without a photo but typically if you have a large amount of extra skin only a tummy tuck would remove it.

Yes, itching is very common in healing wounds. There are histamines that are released that cause itching and that is why we take anti-histamines. I would not worry about it because it will resolve with time.

I agree with the other doctors who have responded so far.You can't just leave it there.It could get infected and cause a problem.Maybe a friend or family member can get it out with a flashlight and tweezers. Is this possible? If not, see your doctor for appropriate treatment. An outpatient...