Hi! I had umbilical hernia and diastasis repair 2 months ago. Today my 5 year old son kicked me where my incision is. I have had strange burning and pulling sensations since. I am swollen as usual and still have some of my usual pain but I am worried that my repair may have been damaged. There are no lumps or obvious protrusions that I can see. Do you think that things are ok and that some of my muscles were just stretched or pulled? Would it be obvious if there is a torn suture? Thank you!
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Some discomfort is normal after the drain has been pulled but you haven't indicated how much time has elapsed since then. If it is short-term, then it would not give rise to concern but if it continues you should see your plastic surgeon in followup.
IBS distension and bloating should not have any affect on the eventual outcome from a tummy tuck. But the tummy tuck could make it more painful for an IBS flare up. I would check with the physician managing your IBS to see if any precautions should be taken prior to and...