Will a 10 pound weight gain after full tummy tuck stretch my muscle repair?

Question

I have always been slim but lost more weight post my tt weighing 85lb at 5ft2in. I'm now 7 weeks post surgery and have gained 5lb and have been told I need to gain another 6lb. I have gained the weight in a healthy and consistent way but I'm worried I will ruin the results of my TT. Will a 10lb weight gain stretch my repaired stomach muscles or compromise my results in any way at all especially given my petite frame? Thank you.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. A weight gain of 10 pounds should not ruin your TT results. Hope this helps,

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Though petite, this amount of weight is unlikely to dramatically effect your TT results in a negative way.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

It does not sound like this type of weight gain is going to have much of a negative effect on your tummy tuck.  It also sounds like the weight gain was suggested for health reasons.

John Dean, MD · Answer

In your case, gaining weight up to a normal level, will not negatively effect the results of your tummy tuck.  Your muscle repair will not be stretched out.

Ali Mosharrafa, MD · Answer

A 10 pound weight gain should not stretch your muscle repair following tummy tuck surgery.  Hope this helps.Dr. Mosharrafa

Will a 10 pound weight gain after full tummy tuck stretch my muscle repair?

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