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eric1973
Eric1973
1 posts
USA

“36 y/o male, tummy tuck for loose, sagging skin after 150lb weight loss”

Tummy tuck: Undecided

Cost: $7,000
Pain: Uncomfortable
Tummy tuck satisfaction: Good3 Star Rating: Good
I recommend my Tummy tuck provider: Name not provided
Why: I'm still undecided - PS comes off as impatient when having to deal with questions... will rate my experience more fully when it's done...
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just wondering if this is normal at 9 weeks, and how long before it starts to feel normal down there again, or is this a problem and should i seek help from my PS? many thanks for any insights...
Review of Tummy tuck:

hi everyone,

i'm a 36 year old male who had a tummy tuck 9 week ago - had a lot of loose sagging skin after a 150-lb weight loss from a few years ago. for the most part, recovery has been ok. i did have a complication with seroma build-up, but my PS drained me a few times, and the area eventually hardened and that seems over with.

now the only major lingering problem is that the ab muscles at-and-below the belly button have a tendency to really tighten up on me sporadically throughout the day, esp as the day wears on. the sensation is roughly akin to having had a huge meal and being unable to loosen your pants. it's not painful, but very uncomfortable and kinda scary... can't really do anything to loosen them up. standing/walking becomes uncomfortable when this happens, and my low back starts getting sore.

i've been back in the gym for a few weeks now, so i wondered if i was going back at certain exercises too hard, but it seems to happen every day regardless of whether or not i work out.

* Pros: no more ugly hanging flap of skin below abdomen. Very pleased with that being gone.

* Cons: expensive, discomfort, lengthy recovery - which doesn't appear likely to be over with particularly soon...

Oct 28, 2009Comments and replies (1)

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Dr. Kevin Brenner
90 posts
29 Oct 2009

The tightness that you are experiencing is very common following a tummy tuck. Although this tightness should be starting to lessen at 9 weeks out, it is not unusual. Working out agressively, especially doing "core abdominal work" can aggravate this symptom, when done too early. Try easing up on your exercise routine, and perhaps stick to cardio. If that does not help, ask your surgeon to consider prescribing you Valium, which helps to relax the muscle.

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