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

see all q&a
Posted underTummy Tuck q&a

I have excessive belching 4 months post op Tummy Tuck. Any suggestions ?

meenufJul 18, 2015
Age 62 I've had rare acid reflux & a small Hiatal Hernia x 10yrs. NO BELCHING! I am 4 mons PO TT with Rectus plication. PO I had severe nausea but no vomiting for appox.1 wk. Since then to the present I am PLAUGED with FREQUENT belching which worsens after meals. There is visible distention in the upper abdominal area always which worsens after eating along with a feeling of excessive fullness. Was the Hiatal Hernia worsened by the plication? Would an endoscopy be reasonable next step?

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jeffrey A. Sweat, MD profile photo
Dr. Jeffrey A. Sweat, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 110 Reviews
Answered on Jul 18, 2015
Answer

More Tummy Tuck Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Thomas C. Wiener, MD (retired)

Every surgeon operates at their own pace. Within reason, what is most important is the result. Also, length of surgery will increase if additional procedures are done. For example, my average tummy tuck length of surgery is about 2 hours and 20 minutes. The extra 20 minutes is due to the time...

+22 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Tom J. Pousti, MD

I am sorry to hear about your concerns prior to your day of surgery. Generally speaking, patients undergoing elective surgery should be at their optimal (or close to) level of health prior to proceeding. It is especially important that there be no compromise of pulmonary function or active...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Tania Medina de Garcia, MD

I think that is swelling convined with liquids, that's normal after a surgery like this one. Also, don't be alarmed, but it can be an acumulation of liquids or commonly called, seroma. Visit your doctor and tell him/she everything!!

+6 answers
See all Tummy Tuck Q&A
See more Tummy Tuck Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE TUMMY TUCK GUIDE →