Hi, I had my surgery in January 2023 I have noticed a bulging and protruding lower abdomen started forming at around month 10.. also gastrointestinal can't digest food the way I used to. Having stomach pains and cramps. No weight gain. But lots of swelling in my legs. My hands and legs fall asleep fast. I consistently feel like puking. My side of my abdomen is very hard and just popping outwards. I was happy months 5/6. My stomach had abs and no loose skin. I had drainless surgery. Please help!
January 16, 2024
Answer: GI pains I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are having. There are several potential issues leading to your symptoms. A visit to a GI specialist is warranted to determine any underlying causes. A visit to your surgeon is needed to evaluate your symptoms. It could be a failed muscle repair, a seroma, or potentially a build up of visceral fat to name a few possibilities.
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January 16, 2024
Answer: GI pains I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are having. There are several potential issues leading to your symptoms. A visit to a GI specialist is warranted to determine any underlying causes. A visit to your surgeon is needed to evaluate your symptoms. It could be a failed muscle repair, a seroma, or potentially a build up of visceral fat to name a few possibilities.
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January 14, 2024
Answer: It sounds like you should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon and another physician should evaluate your GI complaints Hello, If you liked your results months ago and this developed this late after surgery, it is unlikely to be surgically related, but since nothing is possible, you should get an ultrasound to evaluate for a seroma in that region, especially since you had a Drainless tummy tuck. The other issue is that tummy tucks should not cause any GI issues, especially that far out. A physician besides your surgeon should evaluate you for causes of your GI issues, and may suggest endoscopy or further imaging. I hope you feel better soon, hope this helps.
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January 14, 2024
Answer: It sounds like you should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon and another physician should evaluate your GI complaints Hello, If you liked your results months ago and this developed this late after surgery, it is unlikely to be surgically related, but since nothing is possible, you should get an ultrasound to evaluate for a seroma in that region, especially since you had a Drainless tummy tuck. The other issue is that tummy tucks should not cause any GI issues, especially that far out. A physician besides your surgeon should evaluate you for causes of your GI issues, and may suggest endoscopy or further imaging. I hope you feel better soon, hope this helps.
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