Do the hysterectomy and let your body heal completely before you have plastics. Take care of your health first. My mom did not and now it is too late for a hysterectomy for her (late stage uterine cancer).

Thanks for your thoughts Gwen. I admit that I've been working my core pretty hard. I skipped the abs on my workout Monday just because they were achy already and I thought...give them a break!

Morning folks. I had an abdominoplasty and mastopexy on May 18. Since I was released for full exercise by my PS (about 6 weeks ago), I have been including ab work in my workouts, planks, different crunches, etc. I usually do strength and ab work 3 days a week. I'm finding that sometimes after a workout that for several hours or even the next morning I am having aching and spasms in my upper abs where the muscles were tightened.

Has this happened to anyone else?

Thanks!

This seems like asking for trouble. Recovery from all of these surgeries is major and requires a lot of energy from your body.

The fact that your plastics doctor is okay with that is a HUGE red flag to me.

I had mine in the end of May. I had some complications (still having complications) but that's not the norm. I'm just one of those people.

Get quite a few white tank tops that are long to wear under your compression garments because they get itchy. You'll be able to pin your drains to your compression belt.

Also, get some men's basketball shorts (or pants, if it's cold) with a draw string. They have become my best friend. They have pockets for my phone or whatever else I need to have on hand.

If you can, sleep in a recliner. Mine was a 360 and though I had no pain in my butt, I still feel more comfortable in the recliner. I still switch back and forth.

Get one of those water bottles that keeps water cold for 24 hours. I think they're called Yeti bottles. Mine is an off brand but it was my saving grace to always have cold water. I even brought mine to the hospital. Once I was home, I kept my meds on the coffee table next to me and only had to get up to use the bathroom.

You will LOVE the results. Even though I've had problems, I already feel like it's been worth it even though I have to go for a revision. I'm scheduled for October as well but think it is going to have to be sooner.

The most important advice is PAY ATTENTION TO THE DRAINS! If they don't produce a good amount of fluid or if one is collecting less than the other(s), call your doctor immediately. One of mine got clogged and backed up which caused a terrible infection.

Keep everything as clean as possible and follow ALL instructions from your doctor. Stay ahead of the pain. Don't try to be a super hero. Take your pain meds. You will need them, at least at first.

Good luck and shout out any time!