I am a 31 yr old female, 5 ft 3 and about 110 pounds. I have had two c-sections. I have an umbilical hernia, diastasis recti and multiple loops of unobstructed bowel. I would like to get a tummy tuck to fix my hernia and diastasis recti but was wondering if a plastic surgeon would be able to fix the loops of bowel during the tummy tuck or would that be something I would need to fix prior to TT surgery? Thank you
Hello, 5 yrs ago I had colon resection and the following week I had ileostomy surgery. The reversal was done 11 months later. As a result of these surgeries, the adhesions caused multiple bowel obstructions. Last year I had surgery to remove the adhesions. My belly is a mess; uneven & saggy. Am I a candidate for a Tummy Tuck?
Had TT with MR 7 days ago. I have followed all my PS's instructions (colace 3 days before surgery) but am experiencing very painful cramps and sharp pains from constipation. By day 5, I tried smooth move tea, prunes, and even stimulant laxative. I cut way back on my Vicodin to just two per day. I'm getting scared that I have bowel obstruction or something. I was dry heaving last night from the cramps. I've always been regular before. Any advice?
I had a small bowel obstruction surgery when I was 3 years old and the scar on my stomach led to me getting what I call a butt belly. Weight loss seems to make it look worse. I have severe insecurites & self esteem issues due to thiis scar. I wear layers to try to hide it everyday. I cry when I look in the mirror because I can't achieve a flat stomach. I have also tried to get rid of the pooch& I just can't! I have gained weight due to me just giving up. I want to feel good about myself!
I had a tummy tuck with lipo 7 weeks ago. For the last week I have had very painful cramping with loose mucousy stools all morning and within a half hour after I eat anything. Could this be something caused by the tummy tuck or muscle repair? Bowel movements and appetite were normal after surgery until this started. Could I have a bowel obstruction?
I had a small bowel obstruction caused by adhesions. No bowel was resected. I have a 3 inch abdominal scar which has healed really well. I was physically fit before surgery and am back to full exercising including abdominal exercises. I had scheduled my tummy tuck before my abdominal surgery.
I'm interested in getting a tummy tuck but am concerned that the internal scar tissue will cause bowel obstructions in the future. My mother has constant obstructions.She had endometrial cancer and had an invasive surgery to remove the uterus.