Tummy Tuck Pain
 I Was Lucky With My Tummy Tuck! NO PAIN!! |
My personal experience with tummy tuck pain following my surgery was surprising, even to my surgeon. I had no pain whatsoever. I was provided with a 2 day supply of pain pills for immediately after the surgery. I took the pills as directed but I think I could have done without them. I encountered no real pain throughout my entire surgery and recovery. The only thing that I felt was a numb feeling throughout my midsection which lasted for many months.
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Pain After A Tummy Tuck
Before I began my tummy tuck experience, I did a lot of research into what type of pain and discomfort level I could expect. I read many horror stories about the excruciating pain associated with tummy tuck surgery and I figured that I would just have to "tough it out" if I wanted to give rid of the sagging skin around might mid-section. I was also counting on the pain medications that the doctor would provide me.
Since I was not only going to have a tummy tuck but a body lift as well, I could expect pain on all sides of my body in my mid-section area. I anticipated sleepless nights thinking that no matter what position I slept in, I would be laying on a surgical wound area.
To my surprise, anticipation of pain was far worse than my actual pain. in fact, I had no actual pain associated with my operation, from when I awoke in the recovery room through completion of the healing process. I did had some discomfort, but it was hardly worth mentioning. It consisted mostly of a tightness feeling and numbness around my mid section.
Tummy Tuck Pain Medication
My doctor did give me two days worth of pain medication which I took as directed. The two prescriptions that I received were for Keflex 500mg an antibiotic (20 pills) and Mepergan Fortis for pain (40 pills). Valium is sometimes given to for relaxation and a sleep aid.
If I did have any pain in those two days, that pain medication did its job without making me feel sluggish or dizzy. I felt clearheaded and "normal" while on the medication. After the medication ran out, I felt the same as when I was on it.
Pain Free Tummy Tuck Recovery
At each of my follow-up visits with the surgeon I informed him of my pain free recovery. He was amazed at my lack of pain and said that most patients experience some level of pain and discomfort. Some more than other.
I believe that my pain free tummy tuck and body lift recovery was due my health, physical condition and preparations that I did before my surgery. These included..
- Losing weight, eating only healthy foods and following a strict diet.
- Taking daily supplements and vitamins.
- Exercising every day, including weight lifting.
My suggestion to someone who anticipates undergoing tummy tuck surgery or body left surgery is to get into the best health and physical condition you can before the operation.
 Shortly After My Tummy Tuck |
How Much Pain Is There With A Tummy Tuck?
Tummy tuck patients who have pain often search the internet for information for about the type of pain they have, if it is commonly associated with a tummy tuck and what they can do about it. When they perform their search they use keywords that describe their particular pain. The following is a list of the phrases over one months period of time that patients used to describe their tummy tuck pain. You can get a good idea of their pain associated with their own tummy tuck operation.
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Pain in right side 6 weeks after tummy tuck Pain in the groin area after tummy tuck surgery Pain in the scar where drainage tubes were removed after a tummy tuck Pain in thighs after tummy tuck is this normal Pain on the right side of my belly button 4 weeks after my tummy tuck Pain on the right wound from abdominoplasty Pain to the right of my belly button after tummy tuck Pain with drains after tummy tuck Post tummy tuck stretch exercise pain Pulling pains after tummy tuck Stabbing pain in groin area after abdominoplasty Still painful after two weeks tummy tuck Stitch pain after two months of surgery Surgical drain tube pain Swelling and pain 6 weeks after tummy tuck Throbbing pain under tummy tuck scar Tummy tuck exercise pain Tummy tuck pain 2 months after surgery Pain after 3 weeks post tummy tuck Pain after 3 weeks tummy tuck surgery Pain after tummy tuck after eating food Pain at surgical drain site |
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Tummy Tuck Pain
April 07, 2011
Pain 2 weeks after tummy tuck.
Sharon
Response - Sharon, Sorry for the delay in responding to you. My computer's hard
drive went belly up and it took me a little while to recover
from it.
Some pain after a tummy tuck is expected, but you don't say
anything about the intensity or location of your pain.
Since it has only been two weeks after your tummy tuck I
would think that your are going to scheduled follow-up
visits with your surgeon. I am sure he/she will address your
pain concerns.
Good luck.
Tanner
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Tummy Tuck Pain
August 27, 2010
It's almost three weeks since I have my tummy tuck and liposuction along with a
breast augmentation the recovery for the bust augmentation It was okay, but, the
recovery for the tummy tuck it was a different story, the first two weeks it was
so painful, that my husband had to take care of me the whole first week day and
night, "thanks god" that he is retired from his job, other way he can be kind of
sleepy on his job. the second week I have to managed to take care of myself,
because he was tired of me, ringing the bell every time I have to go to the
bathroom and not to be able to move my body... you see every single movement It
was a pain even do I was taking the medications. to me It was something that has
to be done, with my body, and for almost two years I was saving money for the
tummy tuck operation. I was so disgusted every time I see myself in the mirror
with the tummy. that I decided to go ahead with the surgery and I think the it
was worthy all the pain, and money I spend. I did that, after finding the right
pl, with his credentials, because after all is your life and health you putting
in risk, after several consultations with some others doctors finally I found my
Dr. thank-you Dr. Efrain Gonzalez for been so patient with me "you are the best
surgeon".
Belem
Response - Belem, I am sorry to hear that your tummy tuck was so painful for the first two weeks.
After I had my tummy tuck, I had numbness but no pain and was able to move about
easily but slowly the day after surgery.
I am curious about your tummy tuck pain and wonder if you would mind answering
the following questions.
1. Did you have numbness around the incision area?
2. Where was the pain located? Did you have pain when you touched the incision
area? Deep inside you beneath the incision area? Your whole body?
3. Did the pain make it hard to sleep? What pain medications were you taking?
4. Did you have more pain when you moved or was it present all the time?
Since I did not have liposuction with my tummy tuck, I wonder if it contributed
to your level of pain?
I hope you are over the worst of it and are feeling better. Good luck with the
rest of your recovery.
Buy the way - I looked up your tummy tuck doctor, Dr. Gonzalez, on the internet.
It must have given you a good warm feeling knowing that he was named one of
“American best physicians” two years in a row along with his other credentials.
Best regards,
Tanner
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Tummy Tuck Pain Questions
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How much pain is there with a Tummy Tuck?
This varies greatly depending on who you listen to. I had a Tummy Tuck and a Lateral Thigh Lift (where they cut around my entire body) and throughout the entire experience I HAD NO PAIN and little if any discomfort. I was provided with enough pain medications for only 2 days, but I doubt that I even needed that. For the typical Tummy Tuck they say that you would most likely have some discomfort and some pain (controllable with medications) for the first few days. Some patients just take regular non-prescription Tylenol for comfort after surgery. Valium is sometimes given to some patients for relaxation and as a sleep aid. Unless there are some other type of problems or complications that should be about it. -
What pain medicines do they use after Tummy Tuck surgery?
The two prescriptions that I received were for Keflex 500mg an antibiotic (20 pills) and Mepergan Fortis for pain (40 pills). Valium is sometimes given to for relaxation and a sleep aid.