I had a tummy tuck in the summer of 2019. At the time I was 5'10 and 220 pounds. I looked and felt great. However, exactly one year post-op, my back started hurting. The pain is in my left lower back somtimes hip area. It even shoots down my leg. My life has been ruined due to this pain. I have not been able to work out and can hardly walk. Is there any chance my tummy tuck caused this pain? If so, is there anything I can do to get relief? I have seen back doctors and PTs with no luck.
June 30, 2023
Answer: Could my previous tummy tuck be the cause of my back pain? 4 years Hello @n2jesus87, thank you for your question. it's unusual for a tummy tuck to be the direct source of back pain, especially this long after the surgery. Most typically, any back discomfort associated with a tummy tuck would arise shortly after the procedure and be related to altered posture due to the healing process. you might consider consulting a neurologist or an orthopedic specialist who can provide a thorough evaluation and explore other potential causes of your pain. Keep in mind that correlation doesn't imply causation. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).
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June 30, 2023
Answer: Could my previous tummy tuck be the cause of my back pain? 4 years Hello @n2jesus87, thank you for your question. it's unusual for a tummy tuck to be the direct source of back pain, especially this long after the surgery. Most typically, any back discomfort associated with a tummy tuck would arise shortly after the procedure and be related to altered posture due to the healing process. you might consider consulting a neurologist or an orthopedic specialist who can provide a thorough evaluation and explore other potential causes of your pain. Keep in mind that correlation doesn't imply causation. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).
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July 24, 2023
Answer: Surgery No, with shooting pain down your leg from your hip, you may have sciatica and may have a bulging disc. An MRI would be helpful. If you are overweight, loose the weight and you may get a lot of relief.
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July 24, 2023
Answer: Surgery No, with shooting pain down your leg from your hip, you may have sciatica and may have a bulging disc. An MRI would be helpful. If you are overweight, loose the weight and you may get a lot of relief.
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