4wks post-op TT & hernia repair: should I be concerned about new pain felt due to coughing, sneezing, and now carrying my baby?

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At 3 weeks post-op I came down w/ a cold & have been coughing and sneezing for a week. However, it didn't really become that painful until I combined it today with carrying my 15 month toddler who doesn't walk yet. I had help with her until today. Is this typical soreness or should I be concerned that something else is going on? Also, if I am left to lift her on my own what is the best/worst way to carry her? I find myself favoring my left hip- perhaps that's why I am more sore on that side.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

I doubt that you did any harm but you should check in with your surgeon. It is common to have good and bad days with respect to how much discomfort. Hang in there.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

Chances are you have not done any damage to your repair. Discomfort is still common at four weeks, and the nature of it is not constant. But to give proper reassurance, some more questions need to be asked, and perhaps an examination, so best advice is to contact your surgeon. Good luck.

Stephen Salerno, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question.It is not uncommon to have some pain at three weeks post tummy tuck.  At three weeks I would not be picking up your child especially if you have had a hernia repair as it will only cause pain and a probably recurrence of the hernia.  You should get some help around the house and have some help looking after you baby.  You have spent the money and gone through the discomfort of the surgery and now you should do the hard yards and look after yourself post operatively, to maximise your outcome.RegardsStephen Salerno

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