Is it normal to not feel any tightness after tummy tuck with muscle repair? I'm 6 days post op.

June 19, 2017
Asked By:Candicelz7 in Fort Worth, TX

I had my tummy tuck with muscle repair 6 days ago. I expected to feel tightness after surgery after all my research. I've yet to have that feeling. I can stand straight. I walk hunched over because that is what I was advised to do for 2 weeks. My muscles were over 5 inches apart. Could he have not tightened them enough?

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June 19, 2017

Answer: Is it normal to not feel any tightness after tummy tuck with muscle repair? I'm 6 days post op.

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June 19, 2017

Answer: Is it normal to not feel any tightness after tummy tuck with muscle repair?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 19, 2017

Answer: Is it normal to not feel any tightness after tummy tuck with muscle repair?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Is it normal to not feel any tightness after tummy tuck with muscle repair? I'm 6 days post op.

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