I had tummy tuck 8 weeks ago. I've been cleared for light exercise and have been walking up to 5 miles. Last night I put my binder on before bed because I was feeling sore and tender. I rolled over in bed and felt sharp pain in my mid-upper abdomen. It was very hard to get out of bed this morning--still uncomfortable and then pain when I move. I'm feeling like I should go back to wearing binder full time and no laying flat like immediate post op. Anything else I can do?
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Answer: New pain 8 weeks post tummy tuck. What can I do?
I would not be too concerned as it is only a small part of the wound and not uncommon following a breast reduction. I would recommend protecting the wound with steristrips and a occlusive dressing and refrain from any physical activity. This would ensure the wound stabilises and is able to heal.
Thank you for the question. I often advise to perform a tummy tuck and liposuction together because this way you will save on downtime and have just one recovery period for both procedures.
A tummy tuck offers the most effective way to correct loose skin and muscle separation in addition to el...
What you are experiencing sounds completely normal. Incisions heal at varying rates and 13 weeks is still relatively early post op. I am sure your surgeon is recommending that you continue to massage your incisions daily, possibly even twice daily. This will help your incisions...
