I explained the pain issue and that the pain was at a constant 6 most of the night. I was told that they had given me one of the strongest narcotics they could and couldn't really give me anything stronger. I was then told to take Tylenol along with the pain meds, because it enhances the effects.Dont try to tough it out and dont neglect to take it even if you arent feeling that much pain. The dosage and timing is designed to keep the pain at bay. If you go past that timing, the pain can become much worse and that makes recovery more difficult than it needs to be. You will already feel somewhat bored and helpless in the first few days. Theres no reason to add an undue amount of discomfort on top of that.
Your drains will be left in for a few days after the surgery. You’ll be shown how to take care of and empty the drains. You’ll likely need to take an antibiotic and an anticoagulant while your drains are in place. You’ll wear an abdominal binder for about six weeks.
This will depend on the amount of fluid that is being passed. The removal process is quite a simple process and is normally pain free with patient feeling a slight tingling sensation when the tubes are removed. The drains are small clear tubes that are normally inserted either side of the stomach area and are connected to small bulb shaped drainage reservoirs. Your surgeon or his staff will show you how to empty the drains and measure the output from each drain.
If you know what to expect beforehand and are willing to follow explicit instructions from your surgeon, you will have a much better chance of having a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. The surgery itself will take somewhere around two hours to complete in most cases. Unlike many other forms of plastic surgery, the tummy tuck is typically not done as an outpatient procedure.
With the increasing trend in men and women getting tummy tucks (or as they are often called, an abdominoplasty), we believed it would be appropriate for someone to discuss the tummy tuck recovery process. While many people, especially on the Internet, describe the abdominoplasty recovery process as pain free and almost effortless, that description is not very accurate.
As soon as your doctor recommends it, get 2-3 sets of Spanx! They’re like a warm marshmallow giving you a big hug that comforts you in all the right places. I was in mine the day after the 1-week appointment and it was heavenly! If you plan on ordering your Spanx online, I recommend ordering them from a store they’re easy to return to if you order the wrong size. Also, order a size larger than you think you’ll need. Save the smaller size for after your swelling goes down.
For patients undergoing a standard or a more extensive tummy tuck, recovery is usually longer. Both of these more invasive options require the placement of drainage tubes and weeks of limited activity. While patients who work an office job can usually return after two to three weeks, those with more physically demanding jobs may need up to four to six weeks to recover fully. Recovering from a tummy tuck can be exhausting, but with thorough preparation, we can help minimize complications and maximize your results.
The period may vary from a few hours to three-four days depending upon the complexity of the operation. 2. The second stage starts when you reach home. Patients are prescribed bed rest for a certain period. In case there is infection around the operation site and experience severe pain call your surgeon or doctor immediately.
