Mel’s Blog: Getting rid of my Baby-pooch
August 8th, 2012
On the days leading up to my abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery, I got more and more anxious. During my pre-operative call with one of the nurses, I shared my anxious feelings. They reassured me that it was a completely normal feeling and many patients experience the very same feeling. The morning of my surgery was completely different – I was excited! I was actually looking forward to NOT thinking about my baby pooch anymore!
The day of surgery was described for me in great detail prior to my surgery. So I was well-prepared and I can honestly say that there were no surprises. My recovery was just as they said it would be – very similar to my c-sections, but a little longer. When I was sent home, I was in a considerable amount of pain, but as soon as I got home and got settled in my own bed, my pain improved. Dr. Bashioum’s instructions were clear and it was imperative that I stay on top of the pain and take all of the medication prescribed. That meant around the clock for the first few days. Ice also helped tremendously. Getting in and out of bed was difficult at first, but I realized that the more I tried it, the easier it got. There was a balance that I had to strike between resting and being somewhat active. I overdid it on post-op day 3, and did not stay hydrated enough. However, some rest and a lot of water made me feel MUCH better.
Check back next time to follow my tummy tuck recovery.
Get Rid of Muffin Top with Tummy Nipntuck
March 28th, 2012
The Oxford English dictionary was recently updated with about 900 new words. According to the Chicago Tribune, Muffin Top is one of the new entries and it is defined as a protuberance of flesh above the waistband.
Tummy tuck surgery or abdominoplasty reduces the abdominal protrusion that is affectionately called muffin top. This Tummy Nipntuck uses liposuction, surgical skin removal, and/or muscle tightening to achieve a flatter stomach. People develop protruding abdomens due to extra skin, fat and weakened muscles. The cause is often due to pregnancy and/or fluctuations of weight and many patients turn to tummy tuck surgery to give them a more natural appearance.
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