Hello, I am 40 years old, 103 lb, 5'3" with 2 kids. Waist 25" before I had kids. Post tummy tuck it is 29". My weight is the same as pre kids. My surgeon and physical therapist say the muscle repair was successful. My abs are together. Surgeon sent me for a CT to check for ovarian cysts. Results normal. What might be causing my distended abdomen? Is it reasonable to expect a better result? Thank you.
October 18, 2023
Answer: Dietary Thanks for your question! If the muscle repair is still in tact, it's not unreasonable that something in your diet could be causing bloating and distension. I would suggest seeking another opinion with a gastroenterologist. Good luck!
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October 18, 2023
Answer: Dietary Thanks for your question! If the muscle repair is still in tact, it's not unreasonable that something in your diet could be causing bloating and distension. I would suggest seeking another opinion with a gastroenterologist. Good luck!
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October 19, 2023
Answer: Tummy not flat six months after tummy tuck with muscle repair Pregnancy can not only separate your muscles in the midline but you can also get global laxity to your entire abdominal wall fascia that is not "repaired" when we suture the diastasis together in the midline. This causes your abdomen not to be as flat especially once you have eaten food or drank liquid as this distends your abdomen. It is more common in petite patients since there not a lot of room for the baby in the vertical direction so you stretch more laterally and project more. Also during pregnancy your rib cage can be flared out to make room for the baby. If you rib cage comes down close to your hip bone this can make your waist larger. Many women even with PS cannot get their pre-baby waist size back because of factors like this.
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October 19, 2023
Answer: Tummy not flat six months after tummy tuck with muscle repair Pregnancy can not only separate your muscles in the midline but you can also get global laxity to your entire abdominal wall fascia that is not "repaired" when we suture the diastasis together in the midline. This causes your abdomen not to be as flat especially once you have eaten food or drank liquid as this distends your abdomen. It is more common in petite patients since there not a lot of room for the baby in the vertical direction so you stretch more laterally and project more. Also during pregnancy your rib cage can be flared out to make room for the baby. If you rib cage comes down close to your hip bone this can make your waist larger. Many women even with PS cannot get their pre-baby waist size back because of factors like this.
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