Hello, I am 8 days post op from having a full tummy tuck, muscle repair& breast augmentation, the pain from it is all tolerable , but my back is killing from being hunched over! I feel like my belly was tightened too much, and I can't stand up straight!! Is this normal? Also I find I get short of breath a lot since the procedure. I stand up against the wall and straighten out with my knees bent, but can only do this for 30 second intervals!! My ps says I should be up straight by now!? Please help!!
Answer: Back Pain After Tummy Tuck Dear Ashley9922, It is not uncommon to walk partially bent over after a tummy tuck with muscle tightening. It may take 2-4 weeks to stand fully erect and you may feel tightness for several months. If you feel this is not normal in your case, then return to your surgeon to discuss. We have found that muscle relaxants (Robaxin) can be very helpful with the back discomfort you are experiencing. Warm showers can also help with stiffness (make sure your surgeon says it's ok to shower). I would caution you to force yourself to stand straight...that usually leads to problems. Your body will let you know when it is ok to stand upright. Good luck. #Dr Gervais
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Answer: Back Pain After Tummy Tuck Dear Ashley9922, It is not uncommon to walk partially bent over after a tummy tuck with muscle tightening. It may take 2-4 weeks to stand fully erect and you may feel tightness for several months. If you feel this is not normal in your case, then return to your surgeon to discuss. We have found that muscle relaxants (Robaxin) can be very helpful with the back discomfort you are experiencing. Warm showers can also help with stiffness (make sure your surgeon says it's ok to shower). I would caution you to force yourself to stand straight...that usually leads to problems. Your body will let you know when it is ok to stand upright. Good luck. #Dr Gervais
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Answer: Being Able to Stand Straight After Tummy Tuck It is completely normal to feel swollen and sore as you just had surgery. It is important
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Answer: Being Able to Stand Straight After Tummy Tuck It is completely normal to feel swollen and sore as you just had surgery. It is important
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August 31, 2016
Answer: Shortness of breath after in abdominoplasty should be reported to your surgeon. Pulmonary embolism is a rare but serious complication of a protracted abdominal operation such as an abdominoplasty. It can be associated with shortness of breath, back pain, rapid pulse, and sweating. This should be reported to your plastic surgeon immediately.
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August 31, 2016
Answer: Shortness of breath after in abdominoplasty should be reported to your surgeon. Pulmonary embolism is a rare but serious complication of a protracted abdominal operation such as an abdominoplasty. It can be associated with shortness of breath, back pain, rapid pulse, and sweating. This should be reported to your plastic surgeon immediately.
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April 2, 2016
Answer: Bending and back pain after tummy tuck I have my patients starting to stand upright after the first week. But I have heard this complaint from many other patients, especially on this message board. The back pain is almost certainly because you are walking bent over and are forced to use back muscles that you normally are not using. The inability to stand upright should resolve with just time. I would be curious to know if your surgeon used something called a "running loop" stitch to tighten the abdominal wall. I have always been curious why surgeons like to use this type of suture instead of several interrupted sutures. The problem with a "running loop" suture is that it not only tightens the abdominal wall in the horizontal direction (which is what you want) but it also tightens the abdomen in the vertical dimension (which can make standing upright difficult). Just would be curious to know.
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April 2, 2016
Answer: Bending and back pain after tummy tuck I have my patients starting to stand upright after the first week. But I have heard this complaint from many other patients, especially on this message board. The back pain is almost certainly because you are walking bent over and are forced to use back muscles that you normally are not using. The inability to stand upright should resolve with just time. I would be curious to know if your surgeon used something called a "running loop" stitch to tighten the abdominal wall. I have always been curious why surgeons like to use this type of suture instead of several interrupted sutures. The problem with a "running loop" suture is that it not only tightens the abdominal wall in the horizontal direction (which is what you want) but it also tightens the abdomen in the vertical dimension (which can make standing upright difficult). Just would be curious to know.
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July 22, 2016
Answer: Mommy makeover recovery What you are experiencing is very normal for tummy tuck recovery.Pain, pulling, and tugging
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July 22, 2016
Answer: Mommy makeover recovery What you are experiencing is very normal for tummy tuck recovery.Pain, pulling, and tugging
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