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Normal to Have Swelling and Sore Muscles 12 Weeks After Tummy Tuck?

I had full abdominoplasty 12 weeks ago. My weight has always been 108-112lbs (have had 3 children). But I feel I still have abd swelling, if I dont...

How Long Will Upper Abdomen Be Sore and Swollen After Tummy Tuck?

When does the upper portion of abdominals (above belly button) not swell or be sore? This is happening daily. The area is all around my belly button....

Tummy Tuck Sorness After 4 Months

I am 4 months post op, still get swelling and my upper belly is very sore. Sort of hurts when I touch it. Feels like a black and blue but nothing...

Do I Have Hematoma 6 Weeks After Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I am 6 weeks post tummy tuck surgery. Everything has been healing quite well until now. I have redness, tenderness, and a lump around the right side...

Stitch Poking out and Causing Soreness After Tummy Tuck

I'm at the 7 week mark since my tummy tuck and I have three different stitches that keep poking out. I have kept them trimmed. Anyways, on the one hip...

Almost 6 Months Post-op. How Likely is It to Damage the MR in a TT?

First off, I want to thank all of you for your time. Anyway, I am 1 week out from being 6 months post-op TT/MR. I saw my Dr. last week and he said...

TT & MR 30 Days Ago. Did I Over-do It? Feel Sore Under Ribcage. (photo)

I had my TT with MR 4 weeks ago. I did attempt to get back to work as a care aide, but quickly realized my body was not ready. So, I feel like I've...

Still Sore 5 Months After Tummy Tuck

I am still sore, feels like bruising 5 months post op from a tummy tuck. Is this normal?

Could MRSA Sores Be Related to Non-absorbable Sutures from TT?

Hi, I had a breast red. & TT 4 yrs ago, then surgery for an internal abscess from the TT. 2 yrs later - ab lump surgically removed, that turned...

Swelling & Muscle Soreness/control Post TT- What To Do To Help Healing?

I had a full TT(with muscle repair) on 3/5/12 & also had my inner thighs, upper back(bra line),lower back & full stomach lipo'd w/a fat...

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