I had a tummy tuck 13 months ago with no complications. But for the last few months, I have had sharp pains next to and above my navel mostly when I first get up in the morning. Movement seems to make it hurt, not usually when I'm still. It's almost like pin pricks. Could this be scar tissue or adhesions? Thanks so much.
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Thank you for your question.It can be challenging to pin down the cause of abdominal pain, and more so after someone has undergone surgery. While it's possible that you are having pain related to your ovary as you describe, it would be a good idea to look into the other possibilties....
I agree in part with Dr. Lawton. Compression can help speed healing by allowing the tissues to touch each other after surgery which can decrease the formation of fluid pockets. However, I am very cautious to tell patients only to apply it lightly snug like a sock, not tight....
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