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17 Day Po from TT- Normal to Have Tightening and Numbness by Abs

asked 5 months ago by mayra2011 in Manhattan, NY
Latest answer by Steven Turkeltaub, MD
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Tags: 3 weeks post-op, causes, cramp, normal, tightening

I am 17 daysvpo i have been doing amazing. Up until today i have a tightening crampy feeling in the middle of my abs. I cant even sit up because it feels like im about to catch a cramp or like my muscle want to get stiff. I have not felt this.

4 answers to 17 Day Po from TT- Normal to Have Tightening and Numbness by Abs

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Cramps and muscle tightness two and a half weeks post tummy tuck

It is nice to hear that your recuperation has been more pleasant and comfortable than expected. Intermittent muscle spasms and tightness occurring weeks or, at times, even months later are fairly common following a tummy tuck. You will also find some temporary increased stiffness and discomfort often once you start engaging in more vigorous activities.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Muscle cramping after abdominoplasty

Congratulations on the great result. Usually, as the swelling recedes, which guards against pain, patients experience more awareness of muscle cramping and aching. Also, it is very common for patients to begin to exert themselves more as they recover. This is nothing to worry about. Don't do more than you feel you can handle without pain.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy is Tight and Numb

After having a tummy tuck you can expect to feel tightness for several weeks and maybe even a couple months. In fact, the first few days you will be so tight you may not be able to stand up straight. Hopefully, "tightening" the abs was one of the goals of the abdominoplasty in the first place. The after the first two weeks, talk to your surgeon on what stretching exercises you are allowed to do to help relieve the crampiness. It's also normal for the lower... more
Adam Hamawy, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Recovery?

Thank you for the question. It is always best for patients to follow up with their own plastic surgeon when they experience a new development after surgery. Generally speaking, the type “crampy” feeling you're experiencing is quite common and may be related to an increased activity level along with weaning off of medications. Make sure you are not too active too soon and you don't wean off medications too soon. Again, you will be... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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