Why is my Tummy Tuck Still So Tight When I Eat?

I suspect that your surgeon tightened you muscle layer (plication) at the time of your tummy tuck. It is very common to have a feeling of fullness after eating since the abdominal cavity is functionally smaller.

This sensation usually abates over time. Until then, avoid over eating and stick to multiple smaller meals- this is how we should all eat anyway.

Some patients experience the sensation of feeling full rather quickly after eating (early satiety) after a tummy tuck. This is due to the tightening of the muscles which occurs during the procedure.  Your body will take time to adapt to this new "smaller" abdominal space-anywhere from 4-8 months.  This is a normal response to the surgery, but if you are concerned you should follow up with your plastic surgeon.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

Because the muscle repair is relatively fixed in the early phases, Eating a full meal ican expand intra-abdominal contents in comparison the abdominal wall which is relatively stiff. THis is not unlike eatng a full meal with a tight pari of jeans on but you cannot loosen the button.