I am 6months post tummy tuck and after the first 2months of surgery I started to see & feel an excessive tightening abdominal extension, as if 3months pregnant. I have not gained weight and I exercise regularly w low sodium foods. I followed my post care w compression garments. Should I be concerned? What's causing this?
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September 6, 2016
Answer: Why do I look and feel 3 months pregnant after my tummy tuck?
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I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients. Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing...
Epigastric hernias are usually just weakenings in the upper midline abdominal wall. They areven not caused think of it as a birth defects that pregnancy can worsen. When then occur after a surgery they can be similar but then are called a ventral hernia.A general surgeon usually fixes and ...
The main issue is that it will be painful to lie on your butt or back. However, following a tummy tuck you usually need to remain flexed or bent at the waist and most people recover in the "lounge chair" position. When you can't lie on your back, this is traditionally managed by sleeping on your...
