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Hip and Leg Pain After Tummy Tuck

I am 3 weeks today from my tummy tuck. 3 nights ago my hip started hurting when I put my leg strait. if anything rests on that portion of my leg I get a sharp constent tug that runs from my hip to mid way down my leg. I was almost walking normal now Im hobbling and upset because I thought I was home free. to top it off Im unable to really use the girdle because of my hip aches. my doctor says its a nerve. when will this heal and is there something I can do to speed the process up?

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Pain in hip and thigh after tummy tuck

December 4th, 2010
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I would likely trust the advice of your surgeon.  It could be due to a variety of causes such as meralgia paresthetica.

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Otto Joseph Placik, MD


Chicago Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 82 reviews

Pain in hip and down leg after tummy tukc

December 5th, 2010
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The paion you are experiencing could  be normal as the nerves are "awakening" and the tissues  are being stretched. Or it could be something else..speak to your surgeon.

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Steven Wallach, MD

Steven Wallach, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
4.1 out of 5 stars 29 reviews

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