Is it normal to have severe gas pains after tummy tuck?

June 15, 2018
Asked By:mckaydd1 in Lawrenceville, GA

I am 14 days post op tummy tuck with muscle repair. For the last 24hrs I have been experiencing shooting sharp gas pains from my back to my side and stomach. The pains have been so intense that it has made my muscle repair site spasm. I used Gas Ex and it gave me little relief but the slight sharp pain never went away. I also get some relief when I pass gas but it constantly comes back. I've been eating healthy since my surgery with the exception of the day before this pain started.

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