tummy tuck - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

swiss49 · 01-23-2008, 06:24 AM

i have 2 questions, first how long do you have to wear the abdominal binder? this friday will be 3 wks. since i had my tummy tuck. is it unsual to be sore on the upper part of your stomach?

Pat007 · 01-23-2008, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by swiss49

i have 2 questions, first how long do you have to wear the abdominal binder? this friday will be 3 wks. since i had my tummy tuck. is it unsual to be sore on the upper part of your stomach?

The binder should probably be 4-6 weeks.
What did your PS tell you?

The longer you wear the binder the better the results can be....... plus it is giving you much needed support while you are healing.

Yes, it is common to be sore in the upper area. A Tummy Tuck involves up & under the rib cage also.

swiss49 · 01-24-2008, 04:35 AM

thank you so much.

refsmom · 01-24-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by swiss49

i have 2 questions, first how long do you have to wear the abdominal binder? this friday will be 3 wks. since i had my tummy tuck. is it unsual to be sore on the upper part of your stomach?

tummy tuck, I had one 2 years ago this Jan, I wore the binder for 5 mos, I couldn't stop wearing it, but I had lipo in the flanks and think I wore it more for this reason. I had to wean myself off of it, I didn't think I would ever stop wearing it, actually it made me feel soo much better. I really wasn't sore anywear on my stomach. I didn't push anything to test it, but let me tell you it's the best best surgery I ever had, you will love the results, time makes it better. I love my stomach I look at it all the time! Your clothes will fit so much better, my girlfriend is so jealous. Also had breasts done, love them too!

SusanGene · 01-25-2008, 07:20 AM

I'd Love to have one too but I don't do well with Pain. My BA was bad enough but a TT is worse, I've heard. ))-: At least with my BA I felt fine the next day.