Hi can a person 58 such as myself with limited scleroderma and RA that is under control and have no deformities have a tummy tuck and if so do it have to be fleur de lis. The scar is scary. Thank you in advance.
I am 35 years old and have rheumatoid arthritis (diagnosed at 3). I have been taking prednisolone for 12 years at 5mg a day. 7 weeks ago I began enbrel (tnf inhibitor) and this has worked so well that I am coming off the steroids. I have booked a full tummy tuck and will be 2 weeks clear of steroids at that point. I will also have missed 2 weekly doses enbrel. Will my wound healing be as good as someone not on steroids or will the yrs of taking steroids make it harder for me to heal?
I have RA and it attacks my stomach. I had many miscarriages. They cut me, my belly hangs and I'm on medicare medicaid, I barely eat. I want my belly to stop hanging, it pulls and RA causes pain. I'm so uncomfortable breast hang heavy I want go to size 46D to 38D. One breast has painful growth inside that they say not cancerous but hurt. I have this horrible fat between my legs like ram need go too. I'm sick from RA I need this.
I am 51 and want the front of my abdomen & kangaroo pouch removed. I had 2 large children via c-section & have gained weight since then. I currently weigh approx 225-230. I suffer from repeated rashes & also have rheumatoid arthritis so I am on immuno- suppressants & biologics. Any infection, even my rashes, are cause for concern. My hope is that there is a doctor who can help me regain a flat stomach. I also need to learn about healing time & down time .. Thank You for your tile
Should I postpone or continue? I've gained weight 15#...due to some RA and iron deficiency anemia issues... My RA is now under control and the pain and my anemia. I was told I'd still have a good result...it's not like I'm going to try to lose 50 pounds after sutgery. I just want to drop that extra 15 pounds. Should I postpone? I have lost 170# after gastric bypass 5 years ago.