Can Vomiting Tear Abdominal Muscle Sutures?

June 17, 2009
Asked By:EmLex in NJ

I had a mini tummy tuck and liposuction, and 2-3 wks post-op, I became ill, where I was vomiting for a few days. I am 4 weeks post-op, and I remain swollen and tender in the abdominal area. Is it possible that I tore a stitch? How can I tell if I did and how would the doctor be able to see?

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