Did I Damage my Muscle Repair?

Unfortunately, this is a common story.  Your plastic surgeon told you not to overdo things, but life keeps intervening.  Your baby was crying, what else would you do.  The good news is that I am 99% sure you didn't tear the muscle repair.  In my practice, I put a figure of 8 stitches in with permanent sutures down deep, then I put a running locking suture over that to ensure a stronger repair in the event something like this happens.  I am not unusual.  Most plastic surgeons do what I do. 

Your abs are responding to the strain you put on this area.  The treatment of choice is to call your plastic surgeon, put some ice in a baggie and wrap the baggie with a towel so you get cool on the sore area, but not direct ice on your skin.  Follow your plastic surgeon's instructions.  Paranoia at this point is probably a good thing.  It will keep you from overdoing until the muscle repair is stronger.  Don't worry.  I am pretty sure you didn't tear your muscle repair.

I'm sorry to hear about your mishap after tummy tuck surgery.

It would take a lot of force/trauma to do any real “damage”.  The only real/meaningful peace of mind you will achieve is after you are  examined by your plastic surgeon.

Best wishes.

Most likely you are fine, but without examining you, it is hard to know for sure.  You probably just strained the area which is causing some soreness.  If you said you heard or felt a snap (like a suture breaking) then the situation might be different.  If you have any concerns at all, then you should contact your surgeon.

 

Good Luck.