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Can a Too Tight Abdominal Repair Cause GERD?

asked 1 year ago by deedaydreamer in Anon
Latest answer by Hayley Brown MD
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Tags: causes, complication, GERD

I have previously described how I ended up with two abdominoplasties and still did not have good results. It feels like all my guts were crammed up under my breasts and sewed in place. Since that last surgery, I have had laryngeal reflux and GERD. I've never had it before. Could it be a complication of the muscle repair? I also no longer bloat in the lower abdomen but up under my breasts. Can this be fixed? At the time of a hysterectomy, my GYN said there were metal staples in there.

3 answers to Can a Too Tight Abdominal Repair Cause GERD?

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GERD after Tummy Tuck

GERD is not a reported complication of Tummy tuck. Certainly, it is possible after 2 abdominal wall surgeries, to have aggravated your symptoms. Whether it is a result of the surgery or a natural progress of your disease is hard to say. It would be straightforward to undergo a surgical procedure to remove any muscle tightening sutures, however, the muscle layer may bulge slightly more as a result.
Hayley Brown MD

Henderson Plastic Surgeon
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Peristent Heartburn GERD after a Tummy Tuck can be fixed

Regarding : "Can a Too Tight Abdominal Repair Cause GERD? I have previously described how I ended up with two abdominoplasties and still did not have good results. It feels like all my guts were crammed up under my breasts and sewed in place. Since that last surgery, I have had laryngeal reflux and GERD. I've never had it before. Could it be a complication of the muscle repair? I also no longer bloat in the lower abdomen but up under my breasts. Can this be fixed? At the time... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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GERD after tummy tuck is a concern and should be treated

There are trade-offs to any surgery. The fastest solution would be to undo your muscle repair. Are you willing to do this and accept your full belly. The best solution would be to control the cause of your GERD. This can be due to a lax lower esophageal sphincter and may require a different surgical repair called a Nissen fundoplication. It may involve losing weight. It could require medications. You may benefit from avoiding certain foods or medications that increase the symptoms... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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