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Gained weight since my Tummy Tuck I have HORRIBLE shortness of breath. I was happy w/ tummy tuck until TT was 7-2013. (photo)

July 22, 2014
Asked By:pitmom in Fort Mohave, AZ

I have ruled out with my Cardio, Pulmonary and Nero doctors anything heart, sleep or pulmonary related. I can not walk, exercise or carry on a long conversation without being short if breath. I have pain in my diaphragm area that is acute and sharp.How do I exercise when I can't breathe my weight gain 35 lbs I feel like I need to wear my binder all the time because of sharp pain. Is my diaphragm too compressed. Was I made to tight? I did fall in Sept and ripped my internal stitches do I have a hernia??

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July 26, 2014

Answer: Gained weight since my Tummy Tuck I have HORRIBLE shortness of breath. I was happy w/ tummy tuck until TT was 7-2013.

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July 26, 2014

Answer: Gained weight since my Tummy Tuck I have HORRIBLE shortness of breath. I was happy w/ tummy tuck until TT was 7-2013.

Jason Mussman, MD
July 24, 2014

Answer: Follow up with your surgeon

Australia Fragoso-Baez, MD
July 24, 2014

Answer: Follow up with your surgeon

Australia Fragoso-Baez, MD
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