Why do I have kicking feeling like a have a baby inside of me? It normal to feel that way? (photo)

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Antoine A. Hallak, MD, FACS · Answer

Pain, pulling, and tugging
along the incision quite common after tummy tuck surgery.  The discomfort
can get worse a few weeks after surgery as some of the nerves start to wake up
and work again. Pain can also increase because at three weeks out patients start
to get more active once again.

Sometimes the pain is
caused by tugging of a stitch that will eventually dissolve, sometimes it
can be caused by scar tissue. Generally these aches and pains and zings
will come and go for a few months after surgery, but usually they resolve.

You may feel more
comfortable if you speak to your plastic surgeon directly.  He or she
should be the one to recommend medication to you.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

My best guess is that you are experiencing muscle spasm. If so, use of muscle relaxants may be helpful to you. Best to follow up with your plastic surgeon will be the best position to advise and/or reassure you. Best wishes.

Gregory Pisarski, MD, FACS · Answer

The discomfort you are experiencing is probably due to spasm of the abdominal muscles. This will resolve with time. Thank you for the great question.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

You need an IN PERSON examination with possible ultrasound scan... Over the internet we can not examine you...

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi DaretobelieveI believe what you are experiencing is spasm of the abs muscles.  Of course you don't give enough info to give a for sure diagnosis.Time from surgery, and your activity levels aw well as other variables will play a role.  I don't think anything is wrong, but you may give your doctor a call to see if he can recommend something to make you more comfortable and to be sure you are coming along as expected.sek

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