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Had tummy tuck.and ended up in ICU



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Had a tt last thurs 12/13/12. Thought all was well and was released to go.home saturday morning. I remember only bits and pieces from saturday afternoon til tues evening. Apparantly the pain meds gave me a ileus (my bowels became paralyzed) and I swelled up so much I was popping stitches and it put so mich pressure on my insides and lungs that I couldnt breathe. I was told that if I would not have went to hospital when I did that I may have not made it. I spent several days in ICU with an ng tube to get everything out. This is not the norm but curious if anyone else had complications similiar to it.

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Wow I am so sorry to hear this. I had my tt and breast lift and aug Tuesday ...I went grocery shopping today. I wish you all the best on your recovery !!!

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I hope you get better and fast ... Prayer going your way from me ...

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Best wishes, the bowl problem is why I hate pain meds because they have always blocked me. I pray that you have found relief and are on the road to recovery!

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