Check Lists For Abdominoplasty Preparation and Recovery

Here are some lists you may find helpful in your quest for a tighter tummy!  These lists include what to look for in a tummy tuck surgeon, how to prepare for your abdominoplasty consultations, what to ask at your consultations, and how to prepare for your abdominoplasty surgery. You can print them out and keep them at hand. Here you can also find helpful tips on tummy tuck recovery and what to do if you are faced with complications. Always be prepared!

Abdominoplasty Research and Consultation

• Tummy Tuck Consultation Preparation
  What you need to bring with you on the abdominoplasty consultation with your surgeon.

•  Questions for Your Plastic Surgeon
  The list of questions to ask your plastic surgeon prior your tummy tuck surgery

Preparing For Your Tummy Tuck Surgery

• Preoperative Shopping List Print Out
  The list of items you'll need for a comfortable recovery from abdominoplasty surgery.

• Preoperative Prepping Your Home
  Tips on how to prepare your home for your postoperative recovery.

• Tummy Tuck Surgery Day from A to Z
  Tips on some do's and don'ts on your tummy tuck surgery day

Tummy Tuck Recovery: The Long Haul

• Postoperative Check List
  Tips and advice for a more  comfortable recovery after abdominoplasty

• Postoperative Emotions Reminder List Print Out
  You may experience mixed emotions after your tummy tuck surgery. You may feel uncomfortable and depressed: keep this helpful reminder handy to ensure that your feelings are normal

• Medication Time Chart
  It's important to take all the medications your doctor prescribed after your abdominoplasty. Print out this medication time chart to make sure you haven't missed a dose of antibiotics, pain medication and anti-inflammatory drugs. 

•  What to Do in Case of a Complication
  A list of warning symptoms when you need to call your surgeon. Print it out along with your doctor's emergency contact information.

Postoperative Appointments

• Preparation and Reminder Check List
  Prepare for your postoperative appointment with your doctor by keeping a track on your recovery process: make sure you bring this list with you to your after surgery consultation.