It mainly hurts when I lay down. when I eat, it feels like the food is scratching all the way down and then gets stuck. Not sure if it's related but I have a hard lump on the right side of what feels like my muscle.
July 14, 2021
Answer: Heartburn after tummy tuck This is not an uncommon adverse sequela to the increasing intra-abdominal pressure from the muscle repair of a tummy tuck. If your gastro esophageal junction was very close to the opening in the diaphragm to begin with, the increased pressure of closing of the weakness in the front of the abdomen can push this valve into the chest where it is less competent and therefore leaky. This will result in heartburn. Usually this gets better on its own so in the meantime antacids and acid blocking pills will be most helpful. Should not get better in a few months, I would recommend that you consult with a G.I. Dr. Best of luck.
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July 14, 2021
Answer: Heartburn after tummy tuck This is not an uncommon adverse sequela to the increasing intra-abdominal pressure from the muscle repair of a tummy tuck. If your gastro esophageal junction was very close to the opening in the diaphragm to begin with, the increased pressure of closing of the weakness in the front of the abdomen can push this valve into the chest where it is less competent and therefore leaky. This will result in heartburn. Usually this gets better on its own so in the meantime antacids and acid blocking pills will be most helpful. Should not get better in a few months, I would recommend that you consult with a G.I. Dr. Best of luck.
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