Severe pain in muscle repair area at 8 months post-op after a jog normal?

Dear Resourceful149690,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

No, having pain now with activities is not normal. You might want to wear some compression when you jog and avoid heel striking which increases bouncing. Also decrease your stride, which will decrease your bounce. Bouncing is wasted energy, may cause more pain, and does not help you move forward. Try chi running.

Severe abdominal pain 8 months post op is not typical. I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation. Until then you can rest and take ibuprofen if not allergic.

Long-term discomfort with certain activities is not all that uncommon after a full tummy tuck.
Eventually most people get used to the changes and learn to accommodate.
As tissues heal things usually settle down and the changes to your body become the new normal.
There isn’t much a plastic surgeon can do once the procedure is done.
Try to figure out what helps and what makes it worse and adjust accordingly. Stretching exercises may be helpful.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD