Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL
Posted under Tummy Tuck q&a

How to know if messed my Tummy Tuck and repair up?

User Avatar
mommybof5
I am just now 4 weeks post tt and repair and have 5 kids. Up until a week ago I hadn't been lifting them. This week I have been bending my legs and lifting my 1 yr old (25lbs) never feeling like I hurt something but getting more swollen by the end of the day. Today I woke up with a pain upper middle(to the left) its not a constant pain more of a occasional pain. Ok to get to my question; how do I tell if its permanent damage or just sore. if I ripped a stitch would it be excruciating?

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Kenneth D. Christman, MD profile photo
Kenneth D. Christman, MD
Answered on Jan 23, 2015
Answer
Dr. Kenneth D. Christman, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Emily J. Kirby, MD profile photo
Emily J. Kirby, MD
Answered on Jan 22, 2015
Answer
Dr. Emily J. Kirby, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Tom J. Pousti, MD profile photo
Tom J. Pousti, MD
Answered on Jan 22, 2015
Answer
Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) profile photo
Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted)
Answered on Jan 22, 2015
Answer
Dr. Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL