When will I feel normal after an abdominoplasty?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 เม.ย. 2020
- Knowing what to expect after an abdominoplasty not only helps you get mentally prepared for surgery, but can also keep your spirits up as you recover. As with all things in life, the brief period of discomfort and downtime is only temporary. Every week post-op is a victory and milestone toward achieving the body you have worked so hard for.
For example, did you know you can start driving after an abdominoplasty at just 2-3 weeks? You can even begin a full exercise routine by the 8-week mark.
As each day passes, you will make progress. By three months, much of the swelling has subsided and pain will be a distant memory. It’s incredible how fast the human body heals from an abdominoplasty. You will be feeling normal faster than you know it and enjoying your beautiful new body.
Check out the video for more fascinating information from Dr. Beldholm about abdominoplasty recovery.
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It has been 3 months for me and I’m still dealing with a bit of swelling and stiffness, soreness and numbness. My advice is to completely clear your schedule for the first month- and don’t expect to be back to normal activities at the gym for about two to three months. I was lifting weights and working out daily before surgery - and just now, at 3 months, I’m able to do my usual gym routine. Still, some days I am still a bit sore and I do have days when there is some inexplicable swelling - maybe after I’ve been lifting and bending more than usual. 3 months is a more realistic time line than what most doctors give- which is a lie! You will most likely need a few months. Also, my energy level was very low for the first 2 months. Your body was taken apart and then altered and cut! It’s major surgery and should be respected as such.
It’s nice to finally hear a surgeon be honest about this recovery.
Thank you Mel.
I’m on day 6 of recovery and I swear I’m reevaluating my life decisions 😂 This TT & lipo IS NO JOKE
The first one to two weeks are usually the hardest. If you have concerns it is always best to see your surgeon to discuss this.
Lol, how you holding up now? My guts feel so tight and weird. I still can’t feel near my pubic area. I had a full tt with lipo on 10/31
Mee too. Day 7 for me. Today felt different, i feel exhausted
Am on day 5 and feel like crap ... I can't walk upright I have no appetite I can't sleep on my sides I sleep on my back and my back hurts ... I am having nightmares throughout the night
@@queenclothing9360 Same! I’m on day 7 and regretting it so bad! 😓 I can’t wait to feel normal again!
This is one of the few doctors who is speaking the truth! It’s a long recovery- but totally worth it! My belly is flat and my waist is so tiny now! I’m 50 and my abs look better than I did in my 20s . The recovery is not easy- especially month one and two- but omg- it was worth it!
Night time sucks!! That is when I'm most uncomfortable. Im 4 weeks out and I work 12 hour shifts by 5pm my abdomen is swelling up with fluid. I wear my abd binder as tight as I can. I had lipo around my sides and back. That is next level pain!! I am numb but feel pain at the same time all day. My back swells up with with lymphatic fluid. This swelling is awful. When I wear my binder it pushes fluid into my hips, butt, top of thighs and my upper back. At one point, I had such bad pitting edema down both legs but that is finally gone. Thank you Jesus!!! My abdomen is so tight. I cant wait to fast forward time and be done with all of this!! If you do this be ready to deal with some serious pain. Oh and my abdominal wound dehisced from the swelling so I have a small open wound to deal with and ended up with a blood clot in my arm and I am taking Eliquis!!! Shit happens tho. These are risks of having surgery. Next summer will be much better 😜 I keep moving on and block out the bad stuff.....this is not for the faint of heart!!! Please, just know what you are getting into and watch you tube videos about others' experiences.
Good luck!! ❤
Thank you for being very honest about the recovery time.
I am glad it was helpful!
I’m 4 weeks out and nights are the hardest. With that said I improve everyday but by the end of the day on hunched over again and sore. Happy to hear I’m 1/3 of the way to feeling somewhat normal.
Thank you Dr. Beldhom for taking the time to explain all these. Your honesty is very well appreciated
The best comprehensive video that provides what you might expect as time progresses; considering outcomes may vary from person to person. Thanks!
Having an honest answer is helpful . The hard part is all the unanswered questions. Just knowing this is a slow recovery let’s me know things are ok and the way I feel is normal.
Very helpful!!! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you
Thanks for the information. So now I know I will need to be home for 3 months for recovery
Glad to be helpful!
I’m almost 4 weeks and I’m regretting this everyday 😢
Same
@@34cubano34 you will get there hun looking bad on this post I was so miserable I’m feeling so much better and able to fully stand. It definitely takes a lot of time and very slow at that.
Why ,?
@@w.shaynaiascruz5534 I couldn’t stand up straight , take a bath or use the bathroom properly because I couldn’t stretch. I’m feeling much better now and able to stand it’s a long healing journey. I learned to have patience but I was so miserable and depressed.
I’m glad you are getting better. It does take time. Also it varies from patient to patient and what surgical technique was used. My patients usually take 10 days to stand up straight. 2 weeks to feel reasonably well. But you will find that after 4 weeks things should improve significantly.
Dr Beldholm
Not a single PS ever talks about the possibility of your wife having pain for 5-6 years post op.
Love your bodies, ladies!
Thank God, it’s been almost two weeks and without drains I feel 70% back to normal. I’m over the compression binder though 😮💨
Thanks for sharing. You are almost there. I find that most of my patients have a turning point between week 2 and 3.
Things should be getting easier for you.
Dr Beldholm
Im 3 weeks the sw we lling is rediculace.
Im over it.
Its hard so if tou so it your out for 3 months. Easy.
I have a labor job I don't know how would I do my job..I'm a certified nursing assistant and pull patients all day..I don't think I can do this procedure. I might have to take 3 months off work.
Hi Courtney, it is best to speak with your surgeon in detail about your work requirements to ensure you take enough time off for recovery.
Am doing the same job.
But am taking two weeks off, not sure hw i will do my job. But i prefer to have a positive mind, because its my life and after having been done with having kids, i should be happy as well.
12😮 months😢
I wish someone would reply. I’ve posted on dozens of tummy tuck videos and no one replies :( I wanna know if it’s normal to still have a “fold or roll” when sitting down after a tummy tuck????? Shouldn’t I be flat even when sitting? Help someone plz reply sighs 😢
I just got mine 3 weeks now , my tummy very flat when i sitting or standing, you have to go to your doctor
Hi Cynthia, I apologize on the delay. This does depend on your skin elasticity - if this is poor it does not pull back up when sitting down. We do also have to make sure we have not pulled the skin too tight, so it is flat when sitting down, as this would be too tight and uncomfortable in a standing position.
It is always best to go back to see your surgeon with any concerns you might have.
How long has it been since you had yours? I got mine on 10/31 and still quite swollen. However, when I sit, I’m still relatively flat
You have to have some fold when sitting down otherwise you will end up looking inhuman or like you have a permenent plaster over your tummy that don’t move
@@Sonibablaa😅😅😅😅
I am past 2 month post op of a tummy tuck and want to get back to my routine but my dr said i dont need to do any abdominal exercises as he has tightened it to the max. I dont do any aggressive workouts but would it be ok to get back to my routine? Following some workout programs.
And i feel kind of bloated at times and feel the swelling is still there. Is that normal and will it take a long time for it to go?
You need at least 4 months work off. Trust me
Thank you for this video. No one is talking about how long it takes to heal.
Everyone says to be 💯 recovered is a year.