Pain after tummy tuck while running. I’m 8 weeks post-op from a fleur de lis TT with MR. (Photos)

Dear crossfit43204,Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has a different recovery protocol, so it is best to check with your surgeon. It does seem based on the photos that your body is still healing and some areas are still raw and leaking fluid. I would definitely hold off until everything has completely healed. I know it can be frustrating, but it really is the best thing to do to ensure you don't sustain any complications. Good luck.Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Thank you for your question and photographs.  Although post operative instructions do vary from one plastic surgeon to another, my advice is not to perform designated core exercise for a full 3 months following a tummy tuck.  Best to follow-up with your plastic surgeon regarding your exercise routine and reportable pain.  Good luck.

It's difficult to say what may be occurring without an exam. It may be that you just overdid it with heavy running. Even at eight weeks post op there is much that is still healing "behind the scenes". I encourage you to rest and touch base with your surgeon.

Hello and thank you for your question.    You still will swell and hurt with activity , it's not unusual.  I would wear your compression binder when active , it will help w the swelling and comfort.   By 4 months you shouldn't feel much discomfort when active.  

When you undergo a muscle repair, sutures are placed in the fascia overlying the rectus muscles.  The fascia, or connective tissue encasing the muscle has many nerves.  Months after surgery, the muscles are knit together by scar.  But early on after surgery, the repair is held more by sutures than scar.  With activity, the sutures can make little tears in the fascia (think of a cheese wire) and these can be quite uncomfortable.  I would encourage you to be evaluated by your surgeon, but it is very likely your discomfort is attributable to activity and core muscle use.  You may want to concentrate more on working out your extremities until your results are more mature.  

You were still an little early to be doing such intense activities. Please hold off for least another month. I would suggest letting your surgeon check you as well.