Five days post op, and my stitches feel like they're popping. Is this normal? (Photo)

From the photo it looks like you have a nice result and are healing well. Unless you have been very active, the chances are that you are doing just fine and are experiencing normal postoperative recovery.Good Luck, Talk with you Surgeon.

Hard to say. Certainly if you do too much after a tummy tuck you can pop the internal sutures. Your surgeon will be the best person to ask about that. The tightness is normal to feel. You are doing the right thing by letting your surgeon evaluate you.

From what I can see your wound looks good. I would talk to your doctor and let them know of your concerns.  Stitches feel like they are pulling many times.

Moving around after a tummy tuck is important to prevent blood clots. I would stick to the guidelines that your surgeon gave you for activity restrictions.  Sometimes patients have the sensation that their sutures are popping when they move especially early on. Based on the limited view that I can see from your photo your incision looks intact and you have excellent contour of your abdomen.  I would call your surgeon's office and set up an appointment so they can evaluate you. All the best,Arun Rao  M.D. Plastic Surgeon Tucosn, Arizona

Looks like you have a good repair thus far.  The feelings you have are normal and you are poppig nothing.  Follow your surgeons advice.  My Best,  Dr C