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Hard Bulge After Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair

I am 8 months post tummy tuck with muscle repair. I have a hard bulge around my belly button area, and pulling "stuck" sensations with certain...

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Is Tiredness Always a Factor After Tummy Tuck/Breast Augmentation Surgery?

I am planning to get a TT and BA in the near future. I would like to know why so many women say that they are tired weeks post op? Is it from...

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How Much Rest Vs. Movement Should I Be Doing After TT Surgery?

How Much Rest Vs. Movement Should I Be Doing After TT Surgery?

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Why No Bending over After TT?

FIRST PLEASE NOTE an am doing what I'm told by my PS. I see so many moms who have FULL TT jump into cleaning house. I had FULL TT/BL/BA no lipo. I...

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5 Weeks Post Op TT, Pain After Muscle Repair, Have I Done Damage?

I am 5 weeks post op (tummy tuck with muscle repair) and have been feeling quite sore over the last few days. i wonder if I have overdone things, i...

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4 Months Post Tummy Tuck; Painful to Sneeze, Roll Over, Pick Up Daughter, Etc. Normal?

I had a tummy tuck almost 4 months ago. It is extremely painful when I sneeze, roll over in bed, pick up my infant daughter, or just doing normal...

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Why I Am Having Pain on the Left Side That Feels Like Something is Ripping when I Move Certain Ways?

I have an area to the left of my belly button that feels like something is tearing when I move certain ways or like I have done hundreds of crunches....

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Restrictions Following BA/BL and TT?

My surgery isn't scheduled until Sept, but my doctor was somewhat vague about restrictions following my surgery. I understand that it will be some...

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Have to Return to Work 3 Weeks Post Op. Advice About How to Not Hurt Myself? (photo)

Hello I had a tt with minor lipo of flanks on 9/14. I will have to return to work on 10/4/12 and my job is really physical. I do alot of kneeling,...

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I'm Scared That I Caused Damaged to my Muscles From Getting Up Too Rapidly?

I had a Tummy Tuck 7 days ago and on the 7th day early in the morning my alarm clock was set all volume on high at 6 am by accident by my 3yr old...

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