Advices for after an Abdominoplasty

Guadalupe Medical Business Group think it's important that you follow the next advices to get a better result.

• You should be resting in bed for the first 12 hours.
• Sleep in semi-sited position and walk semi-flexed for the first 30 days.
• Take the medication punctually, this are for a better recovery.
• The daily cleaning you will be able to make it with a soaped towel.
• The first day after the surgery you can have small quantities of liquid ( Pedyalite, chicken soup).
• The second day have a soft diet ( mashed potatoes, fruits, soup, liquid) no fat. The third day you can go back to your normal diet.
• If you have any constipation you can drink papaya juice, mango and orange or Agaron Suspension, a tablespoon every 12 hours( 8:00AM -8:00PM).
• It's important not to wet the micro-pore (paper tape) from the operated area, or take it off. This change will be maid by your doctor. If the bandage is stained come to us of a change before scheduled, which normally is four days after the surgery.
• Ask for help when you want to stand up and lay down. Avoid any kind of pressure on the abdomen area.
• Call our secretary yo schedule an appointment according to the doctors recommendation.
• It's important to have massages on the legs, the back and rotation with the ankles.
• Avoid any physical activity, lifting any heavy things, children or animals.
• It's not recommended to do abdominal excercise.
• During the after care avoid as possible the contact with animals ( dogs, cats, bunnies, and others) at least for the first 20 days after the surgery. This contact could increase the risk of infection..

This simple advises are important to have a very successful recovery and surgery.