How long before muscle repair is "secure" after a tummy tuck? 1 week post op.

June 1, 2017
Asked By:MommyWolf in Germantown, MD

One of my top two fears after having had my tummy tuck a week ago is tearing or otherwise undoing the internal work on my muscles. It's extremely painful to cough, and today I vomited a few times. Also obviously extremely painful. A family member told me not to worry because "it's been a week, everything is closed up", but my pain level along with reading on the topic and my surgeon's activity guidelines suggest otherwise. So on average, when are muscles considered "closed up" and safe to use?

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Answer: 2 months

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June 2, 2017

Answer: Safety after Muscle Repair

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Answer: Safety after Muscle Repair

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June 3, 2017

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