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Possible Muscle Strain

asked 10 months ago by cjones in illinois
Latest answer by Peter E. Johnson, MD
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Tags: 3 months post-op, pain, plication, strained

i am 2 1/2 mths po tummy tuck with muscle plication. have had zero problems, everything great until i went water tubing and have had isolated moderate , sharp pain since. no swelling, no"pop",,,but pain . is this a muscle strain? do i just assume it will go away with time?

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Muscle strain after tummy tuck

A muscle strain is certainly possible after any new physical stress, especially as you have been laying low for several weeks recovering. Try ice and the usual though contact your surgeon if not well within a few days. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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