Hi. I am now about 13-14 weeks post op from a full TT w/ muscle repair. For about 2-3 days I have had some allergies and have been coughing on and off. Not hard and just hear and there coughing fits. My question is, at this point being 13-14 weeks out, can I damage the muscle repair or pop sutures? The coughing is moderate and just from an itchy throat. Thank you.
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Hi and welcome to our forum!An examination is required to differentiate among the various possibilities. Postoperative swelling may produce unnatural dents and divots. This is usually minor and subsides within weeks. Postoperative bleeding or the development of seroma may create a...
A good examination is needed to answer this question. From you pictures I would think you have a fair amount of intra-abdominal fat (visceral) that will only go away with weight loss. A tummy tuck may help some if you have muscle separation, but wont likely help you as much as you're hoping. I...
The use of simethicone as other over the counter remedies will help you with your gas issues but you will have to taker better care of your diet.One way to manage flatulence and belching is to eat fewer of the well-known gassy foods. Common culprits include: certain fruits, like apples and...
