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ON TRACK NO MATTER WHAT’S COOKING. ‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. Te*ptations are everywhere, and everyone around you seems to be splurging? Here are 5 tips that can help: 1. HOLIDAY-PROOF YOUR PLAN You may not be able to control what close to your usual times to keep your blood sugar steady. If your meal is served later than normal, eat a small snack at your usual In my years as a plastic surgeon, I find that the term tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is done in a similar way for all patients. In reality, this could not be further from the truth. Just as every patient is different, every tummy tuck is a little bit different in one way or another, and sometimes a lot different. THE CLAS*IC TUMMY TUCK The “clas*ic” tummy tuck technique involves an incision that is low in the abdominal area and spans from hip to hip. The skin of the tummy is lifted up off of the muscles all the way up to the ribs, leaving the umbilicus (belly bu*ton) attached. In some instances, the muscle may be separated, usually due to pregnancy. If this is the case, the muscle is sewn back together. The skin is then pulled downward – think like a window shade – and the excess skin is trimmed. Drains are placed, the belly bu*ton is sewn into position, and the incisions are sutured. TUMMY TUCK TO ABDOMINAL CONTOURING As techniques get better and better, the tummy tuck has evolved into abdominal contouring surgery. many cancer patients it’s a struggle just to eat. If you’re currently going through cancer treatment, eating might not be the first thing on your mind. However, staying nourished during treatment is extremely important. Your body needs more nutrients than normal to repair the effects of treatment. We are all well aware that holiday foods tend to be fatty and sugary with many strong flavors. If you are having symptoms such as nausea, low appe*ite, taste changes, or pain with sw*llowing, many of the traditional holiday foods will be unsettling. Avoid heavy cream sauces or gravies if you have a sensitive stomach. Also, stay out of the room where food is being