2 days post surgery I developed a hematoma that we have been draining every 3-4 days per week. I am also experiencing a hard lump from above my belly button to my TT scar. I did have my diastasis corrected. Along with the TT I did have a full mommy makeover but NOTHING else has bothered me except the TT. I keep asking for pain pills because the OTC meds are not cutting it. What should I being taking for the pain? I just want to know if this is normal or not? Thank you!
February 26, 2017
Answer: Should I still be in pain after 6 weeks from a mommy makeover? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your continued abdominal pain. It would not be uncommon to still have some discomfort after your tummy tuck, especially with the repeated aspirations needed for your hematoma/seroma. The amount of prescription pain medication you are using should have tapered since the first days after surgery and you should try to wean off of these and onto an NSAID to avoid the unnecessary side effects. Your surgeon is best equipped to help you with this transition so voice your concerns at your next appointment. Best wishes.
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February 26, 2017
Answer: Should I still be in pain after 6 weeks from a mommy makeover? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your continued abdominal pain. It would not be uncommon to still have some discomfort after your tummy tuck, especially with the repeated aspirations needed for your hematoma/seroma. The amount of prescription pain medication you are using should have tapered since the first days after surgery and you should try to wean off of these and onto an NSAID to avoid the unnecessary side effects. Your surgeon is best equipped to help you with this transition so voice your concerns at your next appointment. Best wishes.
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Answer: At two months post op... Short answer: yes. It is normal to have discomfort still at 6 weeks. Especially the areas of liposuction and from the muscle plication. Many of my patients tell me they have sore muscles when they cough, sneeze or laugh long after the initial procedure. Eventually over the course of a year it should go away. Hang in there! I know it is tough - I have had several of these procedures myself - and I know the recoveries can be tough...but eventually it gets better and you have a beautiful figure! At six weeks out you should not be on narcotic pain medication. Have you tried ibuprofen? Unfortunately this is not a 'pain free' process. You can also play with the recovery calculator on my website to see when you can expect to meet the recovery milestones.
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Answer: At two months post op... Short answer: yes. It is normal to have discomfort still at 6 weeks. Especially the areas of liposuction and from the muscle plication. Many of my patients tell me they have sore muscles when they cough, sneeze or laugh long after the initial procedure. Eventually over the course of a year it should go away. Hang in there! I know it is tough - I have had several of these procedures myself - and I know the recoveries can be tough...but eventually it gets better and you have a beautiful figure! At six weeks out you should not be on narcotic pain medication. Have you tried ibuprofen? Unfortunately this is not a 'pain free' process. You can also play with the recovery calculator on my website to see when you can expect to meet the recovery milestones.
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