Has anyone had a Extended Tummy Tuck done?

Question

I will be having extended tummy tuck done in less than 2 weeks... I have a couple of questions:
How long did it take before you were able to return to work? any nausea? do you regret having it done?
Thanks

Answer 1

not me

Answer 2

Hi
I am a medical esthetician and I was also a plastic surgery assistant for 13 years...
Myexperience with abdominopplasty pts has been the following:

plan on 2-3 weeks,,, realistically 2 to go back to work
nausea depends on how you handle anesthesia( I am assuming it will be general tracheal since this is done on a majoirty of tummy tuck pts.) you will probably be given vicodin for pain so make SURE ou eatbefore you take the meds because it can make you feel sick if you dont
even if you dont take pain meds sometimes you can get nauseated so keep plenty of water botles by bed handy
you wil have drains by the mons region( upper pubic area ) which when low in cc fluid amount come out after several days. Make sure to not do alot of exertion after drains come out as fluid(seromas) can build up in the cavitiy and then youhave to go and getthis aspirated atthe docs office so forgetexercising or any heavylifting for the firstseveral weeks.
you ( im sure have been told) will have an incisional scar so be prepared as this takes TIME to look much better
you will need a pillow to hunch over and walk around with for the firstweek as to not open up the incisional area
I ahev never met a person who regretted a tummy tuck it is jusgetting over the hump of healing the first 2 weeks to 3weeks,.... but youre going to LOVE your newFLAT FLAT Stomach!!! TAKE CARE!

Answer 3

My mother had something similar like that done, only not quite. She had breast cancer, and they needed to do a lot of stuff with her stomach. Basically, she had a tummy tuck and then some other stuff up top. She was in a LOT of pain, and couldn't do much for herself for a while. She had her surgery in august, and she just went back to work a week ago, but she has a job that involves a lot of moving. If I were you, I wouldn't do it, but then again, who am I to say. It's your body, your choice, your money, go for it!! Good luck!

Answer 4

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Hope this helps.

Answer 5

My sister did! 2 weeks! Some! She definitely doesn't regret it! Good luck!

Answer 6

No, I have had enough surgeries on my tummy, and the pain isn't worth it, itcan just be flabby, I don't care. That is very painful too.=======

Answer 7

No, but please make sure the person is certified. Do your research go on line, and check it all out.

Answer 8

wow, you are really lucky. Hope it goes well, good luck x