5 weeks post op Tummy Tuck with MR, has my muscle repair failed or is this swelling? (photos)

November 10, 2014
Asked By:Gembo82 in England, AR

I went shopping just after my 4 week post op check up and I lifted a lot of heavy bags in and out of the car and into the house. That night I was very uncomfortable and sore. 3 days later I noticed my tummy bulging and I am worried I may have ruptured my repair from all the lifting. Please be honest does this look like I have torn my internal stitches or could this just be swelling?

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