I had a tummy tuck 1.5 years ago and 5 months ago out of nowhere after traveling my stomach started sticking out a lot more and pulling all in torso and tight. Could this be muscle repair laxity that needs retightening? This happened to me after being severely constipated and pushing out with a lot of force. It hasnt gone away for months and remains constant. The photos are with me letting it hang all the way. My stomach was not this protruding before. Constipstion has been resolved for months.
Im 6 mo post TT w muscle repair, umbilical reconstruction, & lipo to flanks. I had a revision at the incision line April 26. Ive never had reg BMs but since the surgery Ive been obsessed with having BMs to reduce the swelling to the abd. How do I diffenciate if distention is related to fluid from lymphatic interruption or bloating from constipation. I started drinking laxative teas and/or Miralax. My stomach is usually flat in the AM or when I have BMs. Any help/recommendations appreciated.
I had a TT 1 week ago & just today I noticed that my vaginal walls are swollen & even seem to be prolapsed to an extent. I have been constipated but have recently started having bowel movements. I do not strain because of my procedure. This is odd to me & I never have experienced this. I have 2 kids, my youngest was born 7 mths ago, & still today is the 1st day of my life that I have experienced this. It does not hurt & really only protrudes out when I use the restroom.
Is it okay to use saline enemas after tummy tuck to relieve constipation? Im prone to constipation and digestive issues (especially when under stress). Im considering buying saline enemas as last resort if miralax/mineral oil doesnt work well. I dont do well with laxatives, they give me a lot of stomach pain.
I have severe constipation which causes pain and nausea...I can only have a BM after taking a combination of softeners, magnesium, Aloe and drink smooth move tea.. Typically I start by taking one, the next day add one of the other so on and so on..by about 5th day I will have movement about every half hour. is it possible my intestine got kinked, twisted during surgery? Or could it be from the antibiotics killing all good bacteria and affects on microbiom? Ive been taking probiotics.
I am scheduled for a tummy tuck next month and feel prepared for the surgery and the recovery. The only worry I have is that I have a difficult time with constipation under the best of circumstances and often have to strain to move my bowels. My primary care doctor has suggested I start Miralax a few days before the surgery, which I will do. Do you think this will be enough? What other measures could I take? Thank you.
Had TT with MR 7 days ago. I have followed all my PS's instructions (colace 3 days before surgery) but am experiencing very painful cramps and sharp pains from constipation. By day 5, I tried smooth move tea, prunes, and even stimulant laxative. I cut way back on my Vicodin to just two per day. I'm getting scared that I have bowel obstruction or something. I was dry heaving last night from the cramps. I've always been regular before. Any advice?
i would like to know if my hemorrhoids could get worse after a tummy tuck recovery I am reluctant to take some medication especially ones with codeine as that is why i developed hemorrhoids in my prior recovery from c-section due to being constipated from codeine . i would appreciate any feed back
I am po day 8 from a TT w/o MR. I was mildly constipated pre op. I have been off narcs for 6 days. I have been using colace 200mg twice daily, Metamucil once a day. I have tried glycerine sup, with just emptying of lower bowel, and stool like rabbit droppings. I have tried enema, and have added lactulose 3 days ago. I cannot have a BM without using the supp, and it is as described above. I am bloated, crampy and passing a lot of gas. Drinking lots of H20. Not sure what to try next.