10 weeks post tummy tuck/uh repair. Great result and normal recovery so far with soreness in my ab muscles intermittently. Recently it has ramped up a lot. If I press down the center line of my abs, the muscle feels corded and hard. Some swelling. The pain can be intense. Laughing is excruciating and even just standing up can set it off. It feels like a permanent charlie horse. Pressing down on it helps a little. Is this a normal part of recovering from this surgery? Will it go away?
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Hi dh1234
There is no reason that you cannot proceed with your tummy tuck if you have kidney stones. Your anaesthetist (anesthesiologist) will want to ensure that you get plenty of fluids during your procedure, and may request a urinary catheter to monitor how your kidneys are going during...
It can take up to a month for all the scabs to fall off. Generally I tell my patients here in Miami that it will be at least one full month until they are "beach ready." best, M