ABDOMINOPLASTY
(Tummy Tuck)
Prior
to surgery you will need to
obtain:
1.
Antibacterial Cleanser.
2.
Have all prescriptions
filled.
3.
Have Coca-Cola on hand.
4.
Make transportation
arrangements in advance as you will not be able to
drive yourself home.
10 – 14 Days
Prior to Surgery:
1.
We recommend that you be on a well balanced diet, and
take a multi‑vitamin.
2. Do not take any
aspirin, or
medications containing aspirin (refer to the list that
we provided). Do not take any extra Vitamin E.
3.
Taking
Tylenol
is okay.
The Evening Before Surgery:
1.
Shower with antibacterial
soap, paying particular attention to the abdominal
area.
2.Take
one antibiotic tablet at 5:00 P.M. and one at bedtime.
3.
Take one Valium at
bedtime.
4.
Do not
drink ALCOHOL
the night before
surgery.
5.
Do not eat or drink
anything after midnight.
The Morning of Surgery:
DO NOT TAKE AN ANTIBIOTIC IN AM
1.
Shower once again with the antibacterial soap, paying
particular attention to the abdominal area.
2.
Take one Valium one hour prior to surgery.
3.
Please do not wear any make‑up.
4.
Wear loose comfortable clothing.
6.
Please leave all
valuables at home.
Following
Surgery:
1.
Take one Antibiotic
tablet four times a day until finished.
2.Take
one pain pill every 3 to 4 hours as needed.
3.
You will need to minimize your
activities for the first two weeks: gradually resume normal activities
as you are able and Dr. Gold allows.
4.
Following surgery, you
will feel more comfortable with your head and shoulders
elevated and your hips flexed. While in bed, place 1 or
2 pillows under your knees. The tightness that you feel in
your abdomen will subside gradually over 2-3 weeks.
5.
You
may shower on third day following
surgery.
6.
No tennis, swimming,
golf, aerobics etc, for six
weeks.
7.
Do
not drive for 2 weeks following surgery.
8.
Call
(858) 451-3060 if you have any problems or
questions.
9.
If you are experiencing
nausea or vomiting, drink Coca-Cola
beginning with a teaspoon
at a time. If necessary, try Dramamine
or another motion
sickness medicine.
10.
No
sunbathing, hot tubs or sauna for 1
months.
11. Do not use a
heating pad
on
the surgical site.
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Instructions"