Will having a bowel movement mess up my tummy tuck?

Having bowel movements after two  a tummy tuck should not mess up your results. Typically patients are placed on a stool softener which makes bowel movements much easier..Earl Stephenson Jr, M.D., DDS, FACS

Quite the opposite, constipation and straining to go to the bathroom will cause strain on the muscle repair.  So, it is important to have a high fiber diet, and take any stool softeners that were prescribed to avoid constipation. Normal bowel movements are a good thing.  Best wishes. 

You should not have any concerns about normal bowel function and your tummy tuck results. I would recommend an over the counter stool softener however to ease the process. Often, the pain medication used after surgery can slow down the digestive system and cause a backup or sorts.

No, but not having a bowel movement would be of more concern because you can become distended. Drink lots of fluids and take over the counter stool softeners.

Although you may strain some during a bowel movement, I have not ever heard of the repair failing during a bowel movment.  The straining may be a bit uncomfortable, but should get better as time passes.  If you try not to have a bowel movement, you will put yourself into a worse bind with constipation, and have a bigger issue passing your BM. 

To the contrary, not having a bowel movement after tummy tuck can be miserable. Bloating, pain and discomfort from internal problems is the last thing you want when recuperating from the pain of the external problems fixed with a tummy tuck.  There are many different ways to approach this but I recommend a stool softener or laxative at least every day that narcotics are used. Some of my patients swear by probiotics as well.Best,Dr. Pyle

No, normal bowel movements will not “mess up” your tummy tuck results.  On the contrary, patients who have difficulty returning to normal bowel habits, may explain significant discomfort. Careful attention to diet and hydration is important during the postoperative period. Best wishes.

Thank you for your question,It is very hard to answer your question with out information of your procedure time, but generally speaking is normal to have bowel movements after a tummy tuck procedure, But you should follow up with your surgeon. 

Drink plenty of fluids and take over the counter stool softeners to help with the bowel movement issues.  This will not harm your tummy tuck.