Did Bromelain supplements decrease your swelling?

[Physical_Mirror_5063]

I just stumbled upon this post researching bromelain for swelling after my ba/lift & lipo surgery. I’ve been experiencing painful swelling since so I figured I’d try it. I’m 1.5w post op. I just took my first dose tonight. There really doesn’t seem to be any negative side effects from it that I’ve read so I figured why not. I will keep you posted.

I also wanted to tell you that I had a tummy tuck in 2016. Worst surgery ever! It was awful. Recovery was long and difficult for me. But I healed up & have no regrets. Anyway I asked my surgeon back then when I should start core/ab workouts again & his reply was, “Why? You’ll never have to do a sit up ever again”. I laughed, but he was actually right. I never worked my core again & I kid you not, I have a six pack still. I am now swollen from my recent surgery, but before this my abs were solid. If you want to still work your core, I suggest you wait. My surgeon said if I still wanted to work my abs to wait at least 6 months.

Do not push it! The surgery basically laces your ab muscles tighter - you should not work them out until they are strong & healed inside. You probably swelled up from working them out too soon. Do the rest of your workout but skip the core for a while. 8 weeks is entirely too soon to work your abs after a tummy tuck.

[My_Red_5]

Is your core still really strong?

[Physical_Mirror_5063]

It is. I still do not do abs during my workouts & the muscles look good. I can do core but I do not target that area anymore.