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Is it possible to tear or damage internal sutures by violent laughter?

Momma3andhappy
I am 1 week po from a tummy tuck and on the left side of my stomach near my belly button, my stomach has seemed to soften, stay sore, and I almost feel a small bulge. Yesterday I was with some friends and all day I was laughing violently to the point of sore muscles. Is it possible I damaged or tore internal sutures?

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