What to expect the first two weeks after a tummy tuck
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2024
- Consultant Plastic Surgeon Fulvio Urso-Baiarda explains what you can expect in the first couple of weeks after having a tummy tuck, what's normal and what isn't...
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As an RN in the US for 11 years, this is the best video I’ve seen on TH-cam for what to actually expect with this procedure at home. BRAVO DOCTOR!
That's very kind of you to say - thank you!
Dont sneeze after a tummy tuck.
Nope! It hurts like HELL! I thought I was going to die. Lol
Don't get yourself constipated either...cause when the time comes....owwwwwww!!!!
It’s the worst I literally have to tell my daughter to leave the room because I start to cry
@@May-tr9bp what if you take stool softener? I’ve been taking them and still no luck
@@daisy8069 eventually, I managed to go without the stool softners but I can tell you in all honestly that it was another form of labour; I had to employ everything I had learned whilst I was giving birth ( deep breaths, don't push until the time is right etc).
The first post op 💩 is the hardest and they get easier and easier afterwards. Sorry if this is tmi 🙈
Very informative, thank you! I’m at day 6 and I’m starting to feel better. I have A LOT of swelling but I know that’s normal. Love the video!
I am so swollen! My surgeon said it’s normal, but it’s so much.This started on day 7. When did your swelling get better?
Day 5 🥳 was my turning point, now day 14 and worst pain ever 😅 it comes and goes every few days, such a slow process
Love how realistic those advices are!!!! Thanks for wise words…
You’re such a sweetheart! Thank you for this video! I am day 3 and miserable so this came handy to see :-)
You are so welcome! I'm glad it's been helpful - as always, make contact with your surgeon if you have any concerns, but by now you've probably noticed a big improvement and it usually just gets better from here. Good luck with your recovery!
8 days out from surgery. This video is very helpful! Thank you! One of the worst things that I haven't seen mentioned anywhere is the gas! The amount of and the difficulty in expelling the gas was extremely uncomfortable.
I’m 4 days post op and gas really wasn’t an issue. I ate Blueberries and Strawberries plus Z pineapple juice and it helped with the gas and my first BM which was yesterday.
Wow! This whole thing was 110% informing! I learned so much and even got a few laughs. Thank you. My MM is in less than two months.
Thankful to hear that the nerve pain in week two is normal! Thank you
You’re welcome - I’m glad it was helpful. If in doubt speak to your surgeon!
Great info. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this Information. Doctor.
You're incredibly sweet and so humble. This video was exactly what I needed as I'm only 3 dpo and extremely overwhelmed
Thank you so very much for this video. Your words of assurance are so helpful.
Absolutely spot on comments about caring for pets.
Very helpful information! Thank you 🙏
Thank you for this video really needed it. God bless you
You are great! Thank you, I am a week and a half post op.
Thanks so much for the info I love the encouraging way in which you spoke. It was really refreshing.
Ah thank you, that's lovely to hear! I'm glad you found it helpful - best of luck with your surgery!
Thanks doc. Very informative video.
Absolutely the best information! Very helpful!
Very informative.
GREAT INFORMATION
I'm seriously glad I saw this . My TT and Lipo is in August!
Hope it goes great🥰
I really like this gentleman! Heart, good sense and good looking! Nice smile! Very good information, thank you Sir!
Awww thank you :-)
Thank you so much
This video is the most informative video I have seen. Thank you so much for this information!
Wow - that's quite some feedback! Thanks very much, it's great to hear and it's encouragement to keep making content like this
Thank you
Thanks Doctor 🧑⚕️
you’re welcome!
You're such a humbling man. As someone who just had a mommy makeover, and feeling overwhelmed by all these changes, I'm very grateful for your video.
As a dance educator and dancer my recovery is happening quite quickly, but at times I'm concerned I'm being missed led by my body. I'm also an avid runner and was wondering when it would be safe to return to running? My surgery took place on Feb 16, 2021.
Again thank so much for your wonderful words of wisdom.
that’s very kind feedback, thank you. You can have a look at my video here on getting back to exercise after plastic surgery. However you should really speak to your surgeon about this as each will have different advice for their patients, and your surgeon knows what they have done in your particular case. Good luck :-)
I hope you are doing well. I am a week and a half post op. Doing well, but definitely a bit rough.
Great video. The doctor explained things so well.
Glad it was helpful!
My MM is next week and looking forward to start the recovery part all ready.
This is a great video.
Wow you’re in the throes of it now! 😮 Mine is in April.
SIR,
U R RIGHT, I HAVE GOT DONE MY SURGERY LAST WEEK...
I CAN SAY ADVICE OR INFORMATION OR HELPFULNESS, ALL I GOT FROM YOUR SHOOTHING VOICE.
THANKU
Thank you for not demonizing the fact that our little dogs may want to be with us... We have 5 dogs but I have a companion that was able to care for the dogs but I have one little dog who is a Pekinese/Dachshund mix and she barely leaves my side....she has definitely helped me emotionally get though some of these post op feelings!
Thank you for your very informative video 😁
On point! I'm 2 weeks post op and I'm barely starting to feel better.. Thank you! I didn't hear about faja wear.
My mommy makeover is in 11 days so glad I found this video I plan on making a video about it and I will probably link this video since I found good information on it
Quick recovery. I'll wait for a link
How was it?
Came across this post procedure video in I'm like thank you Jesus because after my c-section I would laugh or etc and it would feel like my incision was going to come open a uneasy feeling 😣
Laughing I love it...great advice because I had to watch nothing but cartoons honestly!!!! I found that watching high action things, sad things, horror movies, it would increase my anxiety. Sore throat was a horrible part for me! I had a swollen uvula and couldn't talk for nearly 2 weeks! It SUCKKKKKKKKED!
I am 2 days Post of tummy tuck breast reduction and arm lift I’m very tired and in pain this video was helpful
I'm glad you found it helpful - good luck with your recovery!
Wow...how much did that cost? How did you pick your surgeon? So important...
Hello love!! I m about to do the same exact surgery. Tummy tuck, breast lift and arm lift. How was the first couple of weeks??
Did you take just ibuprofen? I can’t stand pain and I’m having the exact surgery you did
@@crystalmaxwell8733 no actually my doctor had given me painkillers which I stopped taking after 4 days, I can’t remember what they were called as my tummy tuck was almost 2 years ago now
Thank u for this I’m having tummy tuck & boob job on Friday dreading the pain x
Good luck with it - it can be a tough recovery but you'll get through it! Some people experience very little pain (e.g. th-cam.com/video/KJq0U3l5AKU/w-d-xo.html), most tell me it's most sore for the first day, then is pretty bad until day 5 or 6 and then eases off a lot. Good luck - I think it's more fear of the unknown!
the period is so spot on, coughing and sore throat too. im on day 8 , day 3-5was the worst for me I vomitted and barely eat.
Good luck with your recovery! I'm glad you found the guide helpful.. :-D
Can't wait 🥰🥰
So Grateful for this! Very informative. My TT is in March 2021.
Me too! Good luck with yours :)
Good luck I'm 13 days postop today. Happy healthy recovery...
@@kesak7894 how’s your recovery been? Are you happy with your results?
Mines next month 😊
Good luck 👍🏻
Best of luck!
How long can you travel after a tummy tuck and liposuction thanks
Very good information, thank you. I am having abdominoplasty in a month.
Good luck with it!!
@@eterno360 thank you! It went well!
@@gigidayz6936 I'm so glad to hear it! Well done and congratulations 😀
@@eterno360 thank you SO much! I was nervous, but very glad I went through with it!
What type of foods you should not eat right away after ?
Hello doctor, i have bombay blood group. Do I need to ask the clinic to arrange blood before surgery as I can only accept the same blood group?
I live alone and in a strange city and will have no one too help me. I will need too hire a nurse.
Yes...me too.....plus I have a dog
I’m 4 days post op today.
I’m feeling pretty good. I’ve been taking Arnica Pellets under my tongue 4-5 times a day plus Turmeric in morning and turmeric/cardamom in the evening.
Im not swallow at all.
I had MM with Lipo on my sides and fat graphing in my chest. I had to go to Drs on Friday because my R bulb won’t stay deflating but There working ok. I was able to see the results and they look good.
What a handsome surgeon, lol damnnn you look like you know what a curvy women should look like. So nobody won't have to worry about looking botched lol
Thanks for thhis and all your other video's. Theyre really useful.😊 May i ask, when will the fluctuating swelling/bloating calm down. I. 7 wk po, after a MM am i asking too mych too early?
The fluctuating bloating is so normal - don’t let it get you down! You will eventually settle down to the ‘not swollen’ state permanently, but it can take months (even 3-6 months) for the end of day swelling to go away. It can be a sign you need to be slightly less active or keep going with compression or MLD a bit longer - check with your surgeon for advice tailored to you and your surgery. Good luck, and thanks for your comments ❤
This was perfect. Thank-you. I'm post op day 2
How are u going with recovery?
My op is next month April
@@danielabaci9164 I'm doing well. The 1st week was rough but manageable. I'm post op day 13 now and completely off pain meds. I'm sore and stiff but overall feeling pretty good all things considered.
Glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know :-)
@@Evie-Hope oh good.. I hope u continue to keep getting better 😊🙏🙏🙏
@@danielabaci9164 10 days post op diastasis repair, not a full tummy tuck. I had no hernia. All these vids say "so much pain" and "tightness" I felt no tightness, very little pain. I refused to take pain killers. I am shocked at how easy this is. Just wanted to say this, not everyone is on pain. I had no drains to deal with post op. I did not stay in the hospital after surgery, I was sent home that day.
I am 2weeks tummy tuck and liposuction I have some bruising and swelling and left side become hard and I can't stand up straight my Dr told me will take 3 weeks really I don't know 😕
I’m trying to recover but mine was for health reasons
My belly still big
Thanks for this deep explanation
Well it is my d4 today and im having a fever
I’m unwell and maybe will need 10 days to function normally😮 life is difficult
Pain you should expect pain …from a person who just had a tummy tuck
👌unfortunately my doctor did not tell me about these important things after the surgery...:(
I’m sorry to hear this - it’s well worth staying in touch after surgery for all the extra information needs that crop up
@@eterno360 👌🥰
I wish you could be my surgeon, but I live abroad. I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet, will this cause any problems with a TT with lipo and Saldaño technique? I'm in the first stages, and have initial appointments set up in 2 weeks time, I'm a week off 66 years of age and wanted this for so long.
Hi Julie - thanks! You mention your age - as long as you are fit for surgery that shouldn't be an impediment - see for example this lady who I performed this procedure on, at the age of 68 (instagram.com/p/CGc1iXaHo8j/). The peripheral neuropathy needs to be investigated, but many causes also wouldn't affect the surgery, although would need special care with how you are positioned, padded etc during the procedure. Best of luck with your surgery!
The cat will be getting fed on the counter haha. Hopefully she doesn't get used to it!
🤣
I’m one week in and trying to walk with back straight. Well I’m half way there lol
It’s painful to me.
6 weeks ago and I am just getting back to some normalcy. Still in pain darling 💔
I'm sorry to hear it's taken a while, but glad you are getting there. Everyone's journey is a bit different - best of luck with your recovery!
👋🏾 I'm glad it's not just me. I've just got to 7 week PO and although there is discomfort through out its not too bad but some days I am floored. The pain is a deep, throbbing aching like period pain. It's so uncomfortable and I need strong pain relief to relieve it. I thought I was just being soft until I came across your comment.
I hope things pick up soon for you, too...
Hi doctor. Is it possible to have a tummy tuck and bbl at the same time? If yes, what is the surgery time and how would one sleep? Many thanks.
Yes, although not in the UK as we’ve been advised against performing BBL’s
Yes I did
Make sure you tape a loop to your thigh, giving room so the drain tube doesn’t pull.
For some reason, no one did this post surgery so I did.
Trust me, you do not want this to pull even a little bit.
thank you so much for this cause it is so painful when it pulls. they stitched it to my thigh 😢i asked for tape but the doctor said no , i knew i wasn’t bugging
I was not prepared for the post surgery and I’m struggling with the way I look my stomach was flatter before the surgery my stomach looks horrible it’s big and swollen even my thighs are bigger the pain is horrific please do your research before considering this type of surgery.
How many days post op are you? If more than 3 I think you should go to the ER.
I’m experiencing the same thing.
My tummy is pudgy on both sides of belly button.
Thighs are swollen, bruised & painful
How are you doing now? Did you use a board certified surgeon? I'm thinking about doing this..maybe
@@BentleyB17 how are you doing now ? I have similar experi
@@ashanticrump4587 my thighs are no longer swollen. I’m much better now.
I still have like bloating and hardness in my stomach I’m 6 Mo post op now
I would like to know if tummy tuck is possible if the woman has 2 cm of pulmonary emphysema?
Emphyesema is a potential contraindication to this kind of surgery, but it depends on how severe it is. I would involve your chest physician and the anaesthetist to decide if we could go ahead on a case by case basis.
I get really bad allergies, will it be safe to take allergies meds to avoid sneezing?
I don't know how I would do this procedure..I would have a panic Attack I hate pain and being out of breath. But I'm losing Alot of weight and my skin is starting to get really loose. It looks ugly I'm saving for it but oh so terrified of the healing process. I was wondering can I get experal injection twice not just once for the first week?? I know people get this injection to get them through the first 3 days but I want another Injection after day 3?? I know I will be cheating but I don't care I hate pain and discomfort .🤣
😂 I hear you. But you'll be ok. Try to keep up with your meds it will help tremendously.
I wish you were my surgeon
I'm day 12 post TT ....my midline feels like I've been in a street fight....not pain but sore...is this normal?
If no one answered, I can say that I feel the same thing after 14 days. It feels just sore in the upper middle area.
I see you posted one month ago, so you are probably so much better now. I am now day 17.
Can you tell me how it went for you after this post? Thanks!
What can I wear after surgery
Loose fitted maxi dresses and moo moos
Hi Dr. I have constipation after my tummy tuck!
Ah - that’s not so uncommon, but not very nice after a muscle repair. Always speak to your surgeons team, but I’d think about the pain killers you’re using first of all. Could you cut back on the opiates? They constipate you and I find often make the postop period more UNcomfortable, because the constipation is more uncomfortable, so then you take more and it gets worse. Try simple analgesics if you can. Also I tell my patients to drink plenty of fluid and to think about stool softeners too. Best of luck with your recovery.
Thank you so much for this video! 🙏🏼 I am on day 13 post op TT and my bellybutton is festering. Really makes me anxious and not sure if it will heal properly. Using Supiroban and am on my 3rd tube. Is there anything else that I can use that will heal this?
I'm so sorry but I can only advise on postop issues for my own patients - I recommend you reach out to your surgeon or clinic, they'll be able to advise specifically on this. Sometimes belly button issues resolve with simple treatment as you are doing and sometimes more is needed, so you'll need some tailored input for this! Best wishes with your recovery
@@eterno360 Thanking you kindly.
What is medication for your belly button? Is it prescribed?
@@colettejaques2559 The meds were prescription from my Surgeon. It all healed pretty well, and surprisingly that big gaping hole is now the tiniest belly button. There is however scarring all around the bellybutton. I clean it once a week now with surgical alcohol and a cotton bud.
@@colettejaques2559 Supiroban was prescribed.
I'm day 6 and the pulling of the skin is so uncomfortable when trying to stand of straight will that get better
This is pretty common but it usually gets a lot better within two weeks in my patients. I tell them not to force themselves to stand straight, it comes naturally when you’re ready :-)
Do all tummy tucks, even one with no muscle repair require drains?
Hi Elias - No not all surgeons use drains for tummy tucks, it’s not essential. (Personally I do but you’ll find surgeons who routinely do not!)
Looking to do a muscle repair with lipo to flanks not sure who to trust. Where are you based please?
Hi, I'm based in Berkshire and carry out surgery mostly in Reading. If you are struggling to find someone I also have some videos on my channel on how to research your surgeon and how to avoid bad Plastic Surgery. Good luck!
Hello, I have question please ! I smoke hookah on daily bases ! I met two surgeons for tummy tuck , one is ok and didn’t ask me to quit and one wouldn’t even have me for consultation unless it’s been a month after quitting! I am confused why one ok one is not !!
Don't use the surgeon that didn't expect you to quit smoking!!!!!
Where abouts are you based?
Hi Clare - we are in Berkshire (UK) - our clinic is in Eton 👍
I'm day 5 and its HORRIBLE
Doctor, my TT is in 2 more weeks. I heard Arnica & Bromelain will help to reduce swelling and bruising, some people advide to take 2 week before surgery , so is it right ? Is it safe ? Thanks and please let me know.
Lots of water and reduce sodium intake. These two things will reduce swelling
I ate very clean before and after my TT and had very little swelling..Its been 3 months now and even my scar looks very good.
Thank for your adviced, my TT been so well and about 6 days i went to take off the drains and doctor said my incision healing really fast , because i ate healthy ( low sodium) , take multi vitamins, vitamin C. Beside that i took Wound Vite pill and Bromelain and sometimes i took lymphatic pill from Amazon . I thinks these things help me alot .
@@mechelleanderson3399 I get mine in a few weeks and this is the part where I’m getting nerves. This is good to know! I will start this now. Thank you!
I am day 8 post op and I still cannot stand up tall
That’s not unusual - it’s common for this to take 2 weeks. The record in one of my patients was 6 weeks! You’ll probably get a stellar result though…
My TT surgery is in 14 days!! Eeeeeek
Exciting!! Good luck
I'm now 5 days post opp
@@KittyNyce How are you getting on? You're going through the tough bit... it gets better!
@@eterno360 it hasn't been that bad at all! So I'm extremely happy about that.
@@KittyNyce That's great news!!
Why no one talks about you not being able to walk straight YEARS after tummy tuck? Why not a single PS ever talks about the possibility of your wife having pain for 5-6 years post op?!
How about NOT having sex life at all after the surgery while remembering a great times before?!
Love your bodies, ladies!
Hi Bob - I'm really sorry to hear about your wife's experience. That would be incredibly unusual - I have certainly never encountered it in one of my patients, I don't know a colleague who has, and it is not a reported known outcome. So I'd guess Plastic Surgeons don't talk about this as a potential outcome because to the best of their knowledge and experience it is not amongst the list of risks to be aware of. The fact it's really exceptionally rare doesn't help you or your wife - I really hope her surgeon is on board and keen to find a solution, and that she is able to get her outcome fixed. If not it may be worth approaching other surgeons and physicians to try to identify the cause of the problem as a first step to putting it right. Best of luck.
Maybe she just dont want to With you;)
Do you do mommy makeover at your clinic
Hi - we do mommy makeovers, but we ask our patients to stay overnight so these are done at one of our local private hospitals. Consultations and aftercare all happen at the clinic :-)
Bless day your video makes me wonder the cause of this surge in Jamaica
I want to get my Tommy down. What should I eat and not eating please
How much hours the surgery will take
Have you ever done work on plus size patients ?
They want you to be at your goal weight, but search Plus size tummy tuck on here🙏🏽
@@prettypuffprincess Thanx ♥
hi, I prefer to operate on patients with a BMI of 30 or less, but after massive weight loss can extend this to 32. Beyond that the complication profile just gets too high unfortunately :-(
Yes I'm letting the doctor taken out