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Tummy tuck

Tummy Tuck with Diastasis Repair in Takoradi

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A flat tummy and a toned silhouette in one operation. Your individual surgical plan and the expected result are discussed at the consultation

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Comparison

Tummy tuck techniques

A tummy tuck is done as a full (classic) or mini operation, or combined with liposuction as lipoabdominoplasty. Compare the scope of surgery, the indications and the expected results to choose the right technique together with your surgeon.

Tummy tuck

Removal of excess skin, abdominal muscle tightening

Tummy tuck diagram: the abdomen before surgery with the incision line, and the result
Main goal
Removal of excess skin, diastasis repair
When it is done
Excess skin after childbirth or weight loss
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, up to 3 days in hospital

Lipoabdominoplasty

Tummy tuck with added liposuction

Lipoabdominoplasty diagram: the abdomen with fat on the flanks before surgery, and the result
Main goal
Tummy tightening and waist contouring
When it is done
For fat deposits on the flanks and waist
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, up to 3 days in hospital

The benefits and recovery times shown are averaged for each technique and given for guidance: the scope of correction and rehabilitation depend on your anatomy and individual features, and the surgeon confirms them at the consultation.

At the consultation the surgeon draws up a plan for your case and explains how your tummy tuck will go.

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Tummy tuck from the inside

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About the clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient

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Contact us the way that suits you

We will answer your questions and find a convenient time for a consultation

A tummy tuck is not for everyone

If your case can be solved without surgery, the doctor will tell you so at the consultation — and you will not spend money for nothing.

Suitable

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  • Rectus abdominis diastasis
  • Skin folds after weight loss
  • Loose abdominal skin
  • Stretched skin after pregnancy
  • A distorted abdominal contour

Not suitable

A surgeon discusses the indications and contraindications for a tummy tuck with a patient
  • Acute infections
  • Severe heart, kidney or liver disease
  • Blood coagulation disorders
  • Under 18 years of age
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Skin inflammation in the surgical area
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

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Message us — the coordinator will ask for your photos in the messenger, and the surgeon will tell you whether a tummy tuck suits you. No surgery booking needed.

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Prices

You know the price
before surgery

The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

Other services

  • First consultationFree
  • Liposuction of the abdomen and flanksfrom $1,700
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Find out your tummy tuck plan and price

The surgeon assesses your abdominal skin and muscles, listens to your wishes and chooses the right correction technique.
The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

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all inclusive

What the price includes

From preparation for surgery
to post-op check-ups.

  • All scheduled dressings
  • Scheduled post-op check-ups
  • A personal coordinator on call
  • Compression garments fitted on the day of surgery
  • A stay in a comfortable
    hospital ward with meals
  • Individual recommendations
    for recovery
  • Remote progress monitoring
    by photos
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How it works

Three days at the clinic —
from preparation to discharge

An agreed correction plan, inpatient observation and post-op check-ups.

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Consultation
and the surgical plan

The surgeon assesses your abdominal skin and muscles and checks for diastasis, listens to your wishes and chooses the right correction technique.

Paying the deposit by card at the clinic reception2

Booking the date
of surgery

We reserve a surgery date for you: the deposit can be paid by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer. The terms are fixed in the contract for medical services

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Check-up before
surgery

Before surgery you complete a full lab check-up: blood tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray and reports from the required specialists.

The surgical team during the operation4

Surgery

The surgeon performs the tummy tuck with the chosen technique, repairs diastasis if needed and shapes a firmer abdominal contour.

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Inpatient stay

After surgery the patient stays for 1–3 days in a comfortable hospital ward with meals, under medical supervision.

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Recovery

After surgery you get a recovery programme. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months help track your recovery.

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How it really happens

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Recovery after abdominoplasty

The patient stays in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days right after surgery. Usually drains are removed after two days and stitches after 7 days. Wearing a compression binder for 1.5–2 months supports the abdominal wall and gives a smooth contour. Most swelling is gone within 30 days, with office work resuming after 2–3 weeks. For 2–3 months avoid sports, sauna and heavy lifting; at first, sleeping on your back with knees bent is recommended. By 12 months the scar is fully mature, faded and barely noticeable.

Post-op check-ups

After 7 days, at 3 months and at 6 months. Until the end of the year, get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense

Advantages

What makes patients choose City Medical Centre

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Just find out — you lose nothing

At the consultation we discuss your wishes and assess your abdominal skin and muscles. The surgeon explains what changes are possible, chooses the correction technique and answers your questions.

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We stay with you after surgery

The surgeon follows your recovery and the changing abdominal contour at check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the price of surgery.

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A beautiful contour that fits your figure

We choose the correction technique based on your skin, muscles and figure. Our aim is a harmonious abdominal contour that keeps the natural proportions of your body.

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Your schedule is our priority

We respect your time: we work 24/7, with easy booking and a personal approach — we adapt to your pace.

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Fixed prices

After the consultation the surgeon defines the extent of correction, and you get a clear price for the surgery — no surprises on the way to the result you want.

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Round-the-clock care after surgery

Recovery starts in a comfortable hospital ward under round-the-clock nursing care. The stay and meals are already included in the price.

FAQ

We answer what
people ask before booking

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What Takoradi residents ask about a tummy tuck

Abdominoplasty is often combined with other procedures. Liposuction of the flanks and waist can be added to shape the silhouette, and after childbirth rectus diastasis repair is included. One anaesthesia and one recovery period cover everything, and the surgeon decides the scope at an in-person consultation. This makes the operation a complete abdominal correction for patients from Takoradi.

The result comes in stages. First changes show about two weeks after surgery, an interim result is visible at 1.5–2 months and the final contours form at 6–12 months. The scar keeps maturing for up to a year before it fades. Check-ups take place at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months, and until the end of the year a post-surgery consultation for patients from Takoradi is at the clinic's expense.

If you are comparing tummy tuck options in Takoradi, look at more than the operation itself. Here the approach includes hormone screening before surgery, tests at the clinic with no waiting, a hospital stay under medical supervision and surgeon support until the result. The cost is calculated after a free consultation and fixed in the contract. Leave a request to arrange yours.

Takoradi and why a tummy tuck is planned here with extra care

Takoradi is one half of the twin city of Sekondi-Takoradi, the capital of Ghana's Western Region and the region's largest city. The 2021 census gives Sekondi-Takoradi a population of 245,382 people. It is an industrial and commercial centre with a working harbour, a railway line towards Kumasi and, since oil was discovered in the region in 2010, a reputation as the 'Oil City'. People here are used to planning: shifts, shipping schedules, market days and church calendars all shape the week. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) fits into that life best when it is planned like any other serious project, with dates, backup help at home and a clear understanding of what the weeks after surgery look like.

Most people who ask about abdominoplasty in Takoradi are adults whose abdomen has changed after pregnancies, after a large loss of weight, or through the years, leaving loose skin, a stretched abdominal wall or a lower belly that no longer responds to exercise. The operation tightens the muscles, removes excess skin and reshapes the contour. It is a body contouring procedure, not a method of losing weight. The WHO describes overweight and obesity as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that may impair health, and that is a separate question that your surgeon will want to discuss with you openly.

The consultation with City Medical Centre is held online, free of charge, from your own home or workplace in Takoradi. Coordinators are available around the clock (24/7) on Telegram and Telegram, so you can write after a night shift or on a quiet Sunday afternoon. You send your questions and photos, and the coordinator arranges the conversation with the surgeon in a way that suits your pace.

Climate in Takoradi and what it means for healing

Takoradi has a tropical savanna climate, hot all year round. The average annual high is about 28 °C and the average annual low about 22.2 °C. The hottest period runs from January to May, and the dry season is short, from December to March, while the main rains fall around May and June, with June the wettest month. Humidity is shaped by the sea and land breezes, and it peaks in August after the rains and is lowest in December. For a person recovering from abdominoplasty, these details matter more than the calendar date alone.

Heat and sweat make a compression garment more uncomfortable, and the garment is not optional. Recovery is worse without it, because it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. The first 3–4 weeks it stays on around the clock, then during the daytime for roughly a month more, and your operating surgeon will name the exact period. In a coastal climate this means choosing soft, breathable clothing to wear over it, keeping the skin clean and dry, and arranging a cool, well-ventilated room where you rest. Fans and shade help; a hot, closed room does not.

The rainy months bring another set of practical points. Wet roads, crowded shared transport and slippery steps are not friendly to someone who must avoid sudden movements and heavy lifting during the first 2–3 weeks. If your home has steps, a flooded yard or a long walk to the road, think about this in advance and ask a relative to help with errands during the wettest weeks.

Choosing the season for the operation

There is no single correct month for a tummy tuck in Takoradi, because the temperature never drops far. The choice is between the hotter weeks, from January to May, and the wetter weeks around May and June. The hottest months demand more attention to the garment, skin care and rest in a cool place. The rainy period makes movement outside the home harder and may disturb the routine of check-ups and walks that the surgeon recommends. Many patients decide on the calmer stretch of their own year rather than on weather alone.

The more important rule is that rules after a tummy tuck are the same for everyone. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements. Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month. Sport is resumed gradually, with the surgeon's approval only, and compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks. In a city beside the Gulf of Guinea, with a long coastline, this means that sea swimming and the beach are also off the list during the early stage, so do not plan the operation just before a beach holiday or a family outing on the shore.

Think too about when your result will matter to you. The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides, followed by two checkpoints: the interim result at 1.5–2 months and the final contours at 6–12 months. If a wedding, a Kundum Festival gathering or another important family event is on your calendar, count backwards from it and leave a comfortable margin, remembering that swelling and tightness pass by about 1.5–2 months.

Work, study and the rhythm of a port city

The economy of Sekondi-Takoradi rests on the harbour, fishing, timber, cocoa processing, plywood, shipbuilding, railway repair and now the oil sector. Many residents work in shifts, in offices linked to the port, in trading at the Takoradi Market Circle or in physically demanding jobs. Others study at Takoradi Technical University, the Nurses and Midwifery Training College or one of the city's senior high schools and colleges. All of these routines react differently to abdominoplasty, and it is wise to discuss your actual job with the surgeon.

The general milestone is that after 2–3 weeks you can return to office work. That applies to desk-based tasks, administrative work, study at a computer or teaching. It does not mean the end of care: you continue wearing the garment and avoiding heavy lifting. If your work involves loading, long standing on a wet quay, climbing, heavy carrying or any manual effort, tell the surgeon exactly what you do and ask when it is reasonable to return. Do not decide this yourself, and do not rely on advice from a colleague who had a different operation.

Students and parents should also plan. A lecturer or a student can often arrange remote work or a short leave. A mother with small children needs help for lifting, bathing and carrying, because the first 2–3 weeks are not the time for heavy lifting. Ask a relative, a neighbour or a family friend to take on specific tasks in advance. In Takoradi, where extended families are close and church and community networks are strong, this support is usually available if you ask early and clearly.

Food, family events and daily habits during recovery

Food is a central part of life in Takoradi, from fresh fish from the fishing harbour to family meals after church services and gatherings during the Ankos and Kundum festivals. Social occasions usually involve plenty of eating, long sitting and sometimes alcohol. After abdominoplasty these habits need adjusting. Alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month, and you stop them 7–10 days before surgery as well, since they interfere with healing and the pre-operative preparation.

In hospital the patient stays for 1–3 days in a comfortable ward, with meals and under medical supervision. At home, light and regular meals are easier on a tight abdomen than heavy, large portions, and plenty of water suits a hot climate. Ask the surgeon about eating routines, fibre and medicines, and about how to avoid constipation and straining, which are uncomfortable after this operation. Ask relatives to cook for you in the first weeks so you are not standing for long at the stove.

Family events are the other consideration. If you are invited to a funeral, a naming ceremony, a wedding or a church celebration, you should ask yourself honestly whether you can sit comfortably, avoid pushing and lifting, and stay out of crowds for some time. It is usually easier to decline politely or to attend briefly than to disturb healing. Tell close relatives about your plan, so that nobody expects you to carry chairs, pots or children in the first weeks.

Sport, fitness and the coastal lifestyle

Sekondi-Takoradi has two stadiums, Essipong Stadium and Gyandu Park, and football clubs such as FC Takoradi, Sekondi Hasaacas and Sekondi Wise Fighters. Football, running on the roads, gym sessions and walks by the sea are normal parts of life for many residents. After a tummy tuck the return to these activities is gradual. For the first 2–3 weeks there is no physical exertion at all, and afterwards sport is resumed only with the surgeon's approval.

Pool, sauna, steam bath and tanning beds are excluded for at least a month, and compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks. That means no swimming in a hotel pool, no sea bathing and no long sunbathing on the beach in the early period. Wait for the surgeon to confirm that the wounds have healed and the tissues are ready. When you are cleared, start with walking and light movement, then add exercise stepwise, listening to your body and to the surgeon's advice.

Swelling and tightness usually pass by about 1.5–2 months, and the tissues adapt fully by 6–12 months, when the final result and scar are assessed. Many patients in Takoradi want to know when they can play football with friends or return to the gym. The honest answer is that there is no universal date: it depends on your recovery, on what your surgeon sees at the check-ups after 7 days, 3 months and 6 months, and on the kind of load you plan to put on the abdomen.

Candidates, contraindications and preparation

You must be at least 18 and have no contraindications. There is no upper age limit: each case is considered individually, after an examination and a health assessment. Typical candidates are adults with loose abdominal skin, separation of the abdominal muscles or a protruding lower abdomen after pregnancy or weight loss. Contraindications are decided by the doctor and may involve general health, blood clotting, chronic illness or unstable weight, so describe your history fully during the consultation.

Preparation is a must. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before a tummy tuck. The pre-surgery check-up covers blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound and consultations with a GP and anaesthetist. The usual list includes blood and urine tests, a coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the leg veins and a GP's report. The exact list comes from the surgeon at the consultation, and tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days, so they should be done in advance, but not too early and not the day before.

In Takoradi, where polyclinics and laboratories are available in the city, you can arrange these tests locally and send the results to your coordinator. Keep the original documents and ask the laboratory for clear copies. Doing the tests in the right time window avoids repeating them and keeps your plan on schedule.

What the operation involves and how follow-up works

A classic tummy tuck is performed under general anaesthesia, and the patient stays up to 3 days in hospital. Yes, a stay is needed: a classic operation means 1–3 days under medical supervision, while for a mini tummy tuck one day is usually enough. At home recovery continues, and the surgeon monitors it at scheduled check-ups. Whether a full or a mini version suits you is decided at the consultation after your history, photos and examination are reviewed.

After surgery you get a recovery programme. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months help track your recovery, and the surgeon follows the changing abdominal contour at each of them. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the surgery package. Until the end of the year you can also get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review the results and get more information.

Three milestones mark the recovery: after 2–3 weeks you can do office work, by 1.5–2 months swelling and tightness pass, and at 6–12 months, with the tissues fully adapted, the final result and scar are assessed. Residents of Takoradi should plan their calendar around these milestones, and not around a wish to look different by a certain date. Honest expectations make the weeks of recovery calmer and the final result easier to evaluate.

Questions Takoradi patients often bring to the first conversation

People in Takoradi usually arrive at the first online conversation with practical questions rather than abstract ones. Who will look after the children during the first weeks? How do I explain a few weeks of reduced activity to an employer in a port city where shifts are tightly organised? Will anyone at church or in the neighbourhood notice a change in how I move? These are reasonable concerns, and the surgeon and coordinator expect them. Write them down before the call and bring them up early.

A second group of questions concerns the body itself. Patients ask whether loose skin after pregnancies can be treated at the same time as a stretched abdominal wall, whether a mini version is enough, and how visible the scar will be under everyday clothes. The honest answer is that this depends on your anatomy and is decided after the surgeon has seen your photos and history. The scar is assessed at 6–12 months, when the tissues have fully adapted, so early appearance should not be judged too harshly.

A third group concerns expectations. A tummy tuck reshapes the contour of the abdomen; it does not replace a stable lifestyle. Ask the surgeon what kind of weight and routine will help you keep the result, and whether any further pregnancy plans should change the timing. Raising these topics openly makes the plan more realistic and the recovery calmer.

Preparing your home in Takoradi for the first weeks

Recovery continues at home after the hospital stay of 1–3 days, so the home deserves as much thought as the operation. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements. Walk through your daily routine in your mind: where do you sleep, how many steps lead to the bedroom or bathroom, where is water kept, and who fetches things from high or low shelves? Move everyday items to waist height before you leave for the operation.

Heat and humidity near the Gulf of Guinea make ventilation a real matter. A bedroom with a working fan or good cross-breeze makes the garment easier to tolerate, especially during the first 3–4 weeks when it stays on around the clock. Keep a clean supply of soft cotton clothing, since the garment is worn for about another month during the daytime afterwards, and your operating surgeon names the exact period.

Think about power cuts and water supply, which many households plan around. Keep drinking water, a charged phone and a small torch within reach, so you can message the coordinator on Telegram or Telegram at any hour without getting up repeatedly. Agree in advance who will stay with you at night during the first days, and who will drive or accompany you to the check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months.

Warning signs, communication and when to call

Even with good preparation, you should know what to watch for. Your surgeon will explain this in detail, but in general terms any sudden worsening of pain, a wound that looks very different from the day before, unusual tightness, a feeling of heat or breathlessness deserves a prompt message to the medical team. Do not wait for the next scheduled check-up if something feels wrong, and do not rely on advice from neighbours or from social media.

Coordinators work 24/7, so you are never obliged to wait for a convenient hour to ask a question. Send a clear photo, describe when the change began and mention any medicines you have taken. Keep the surgeon's instructions and the recovery programme in one place, either printed or saved on your phone, so that a relative can also find them if you are tired.

Local access to care matters too. Takoradi has a recently upgraded 60-bed polyclinic in New Takoradi, and it is sensible to know in advance which nearby facility you would go to in an urgent situation. Tell the medical team where you are staying during recovery, so that advice can be adapted to your real circumstances.

How the remote consultation works from Takoradi

The first step is simple. You write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram, at any hour, since they work 24/7. You describe your goals, previous operations, pregnancies, chronic conditions and medicines, and send photos as requested. The coordinator then arranges a free online consultation with the surgeon, which you can join from your own home in Takoradi using a phone or computer with a stable connection. We respect your time, with easy booking and a personal approach, and we adapt to your pace.

Prepare your questions before the call. Ask which version of the operation suits you, how the scar will lie, how long you will stay in hospital, what the recovery programme looks like, which tests you need, when you can go back to your work or studies, when sport is possible and how long the garment must be worn. Ask also what could make the surgeon postpone the operation, and what to do if something feels wrong at home. Write the answers down, or ask the coordinator to send them in a message.

Take your time in deciding. A good consultation should leave you with a clear plan, not with pressure. If you are unsure, discuss the plan with your family and return with more questions. The coordinators are there to explain each stage, from the first message to the check-ups after 7 days, 3 months and 6 months.

Who can have a tummy tuck in Takoradi?

You must be at least 18, with no contraindications. There is no upper age limit, and each case is considered individually after an examination and a health assessment. The online consultation with the surgeon is the place to find out whether your situation is suitable.

Is the consultation really free and online?

Yes. The consultation is free and takes place online from your own city. Coordinators are available around the clock on Telegram and Telegram, so you can start the conversation at a time that fits your shifts, studies or family routine.

How long is the hospital stay?

The operation is done under general anaesthesia, with up to 3 days in hospital. A classic tummy tuck means 1–3 days under medical supervision, and for a mini tummy tuck one day is usually enough. You stay in a comfortable ward with meals, and recovery continues at home.

When can I go back to work?

Office work is possible after 2–3 weeks. If your job is physically demanding, involves lifting or long periods standing, discuss it with the surgeon, because the first 2–3 weeks exclude exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements.

How long do I wear the compression garment in Takoradi's heat?

The garment is required. The first 3–4 weeks it stays on around the clock, then during the daytime for roughly a month more. Your operating surgeon will name the exact period. In hot weather, choose light, breathable clothing over it and rest in a ventilated room.

When can I swim in the sea or return to sport?

Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month. Sport is resumed gradually, with the surgeon's approval only, and compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks. Sea swimming should wait for the surgeon's permission.

How should I prepare before the operation?

Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before surgery. The check-up covers blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound and consultations with a GP and anaesthetist. Do it in advance, since tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days.

When will I see the result?

The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides. The interim result is visible at 1.5–2 months, and the final contours and scar are assessed at 6–12 months, when the tissues have fully adapted.

What follow-up is there after the operation?

You receive a recovery programme and check-ups after 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. The surgeon follows your recovery and the changing abdominal contour. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the surgery package.

Can I have a tummy tuck if I plan more pregnancies?

This is a question for the surgeon at the online consultation. Pregnancy can change the abdomen again, so many patients and doctors prefer to discuss timing carefully. Decisions are made individually after an examination and health assessment.

Who should stay with me at home after I leave hospital?

Arrange an adult relative or friend for the first days, because for the first 2–3 weeks you avoid exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements. They can help with meals, errands, children and getting to the check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months.

What if I have a question in the middle of the night?

Coordinators are available around the clock (24/7) on Telegram and Telegram. Send a message with a clear photo and a short description, and the team will arrange contact with the surgeon when needed.