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Post Tummy Tuck: Lifted Niece Two Days Ago and Now Feel Pain

asked 10 months ago by SVM10
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: female, 3 weeks post-op, damage, lifting, pain

Iyar a tummy tuck/MR and lipo of the flanks 3 weeks ago, I lifted my 40+ pound niece out of tub 2-3 days ago and have had stomach pangs or pains/aches a number of times throughout the day. They are dull pains but frequent. Could I have damaged something?

2 answers to Post Tummy Tuck: Lifted Niece Two Days Ago and Now Feel Pain

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Pain from lifting after tummy tuck

The issue you describe is so common it is amazing. I have been doing this surgery for twenty years and every other patient says the same thing at some point in the recovery period. The sutures are settling and the odds of a major disruption are minuscule, though not impossible. Wait and talk to your surgeon...you're going to be OK.
Ayman Hakki, MD

Washington Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Damage?

I'm sorry to hear about your mishap after tummy tuck surgery. It would take a lot of force/trauma to do any real “damage”. The only real peace of mind you will achieve is after you are examined by your plastic surgeon. Best wishes. see video
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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