I am9 weeks post op from adult tummy tuck . My questions are first what is the reason for the stabbing ( intense)pain in center of abdomen that occurs only when standing up from sitting and/or laying position? Secondly, what is happening with the Braxton hicks like contractions?
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March 7, 2016
Answer: You are experiencing muscle spasms/nerve growth
At 6 weeks you should be healed enough to put a little bit of stress on the muscles, but it is normal to have some soreness. Exercise will be an important part of maintaining the results of a tummy tuck.
Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (5 days post-po) the swelling is normal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.If the fter six months post-op, I...