Recent study in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal discussed when patients can resume eating after having a tummy tuck procedure. In the past, plastic surgeons waited for the resumption of bowel sounds before allowing the patient to eat after surgery. This may all become an antiquate practice. In the study, patients who ate food immediately after a tummy tuck procedure had no increased risk of nausea or vomiting compared to those who waited. Therefore, it appears that there is no increased danger to eating immediately after surgery.
The implications of this study are that the IV can be discontinued sooner and patients can be discharged home quicker than in the past. This will decrease cost to patients and allow them to return to the comforts of their homes faster. However, if the IV is discontinued, the patient must commit to keep hydrated by drinking enough fluids.
Dr. Michael Omidi of TopSurgeons.com relates that many surgeons are already feeding patients quicker after tummy tuck surgery and this study supports the safety of this approach. “Our view is that if we can improve patient comfort while maintaining patient safety, then we are on the right path.”
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Hmmm...I am not so confident with this info. I think its dangerous to eat anything after surgery in ones tummy. As far as I remember the doctors only allow their patients to eat or drink 3 days after surgery but just a limited amount of foods. DUB turbo
Hmm... interesting subject. I'm thinking about a tummy tuck procedure made by Dr. Edelstein... And I'm glad that I've found this article, because I will ask about this question.
I can't wait to get rid of my saggy skin and having a great, smooth abdomen. :D
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