I am post op day 7 and am having more pain in the belly button area? Normal? I stopped my meds on day 5. I have been walking a lot could this be why? I just find it weird that I can't feel my stomach to touch it but I get really sharp pain in the belly button area?
Answer: Belly button pain after tummy tuck/abdominoplasty? It is not uncommon to have exactly this type of pain after your operation. This is both a common place in time to have it and is accentuated by the fact that you recently stopped taking her pain medications. Be patient, it should improve. I recommend you discuss the matter with your plastic surgeon.It is imperative that you seek the advice of a plastic
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Answer: Belly button pain after tummy tuck/abdominoplasty? It is not uncommon to have exactly this type of pain after your operation. This is both a common place in time to have it and is accentuated by the fact that you recently stopped taking her pain medications. Be patient, it should improve. I recommend you discuss the matter with your plastic surgeon.It is imperative that you seek the advice of a plastic
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Belly Button pain after tummy tuck Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have more soreness or pain as you start to feel better and increase your activity level. You mention that you have stopped your pain medicine. I think that's great, but you sound like you might still need something to help you through the day. Many of my patients will take a lesser dose ( 1/2 a pill) or will switch to Tylenol.Also, in patients that wear a support garment in their post op recovery, sometimes the garment rubbing or putting pressure in the area can do this. We have patients place gauze in this area to avoid the potential for pressure on the belly button.As always, it's best to run your discomfort by your surgeon. Hope this helps. Best wishes for a quick recovery
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November 28, 2015
Answer: Belly Button pain after tummy tuck Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have more soreness or pain as you start to feel better and increase your activity level. You mention that you have stopped your pain medicine. I think that's great, but you sound like you might still need something to help you through the day. Many of my patients will take a lesser dose ( 1/2 a pill) or will switch to Tylenol.Also, in patients that wear a support garment in their post op recovery, sometimes the garment rubbing or putting pressure in the area can do this. We have patients place gauze in this area to avoid the potential for pressure on the belly button.As always, it's best to run your discomfort by your surgeon. Hope this helps. Best wishes for a quick recovery
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November 26, 2015
Answer: Discomfort after Tummy tuck Thank you for your question.It seems you already answered your own question. You stopped taking any medications and increased your activity at the same time. This is absolutely the reason for the increased discomfort. The sensory nerves are disrupted during surgery that is why you cant feel to touch, and it is a deeper discomfort you are feeling. Good luck with recovery.
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November 26, 2015
Answer: Discomfort after Tummy tuck Thank you for your question.It seems you already answered your own question. You stopped taking any medications and increased your activity at the same time. This is absolutely the reason for the increased discomfort. The sensory nerves are disrupted during surgery that is why you cant feel to touch, and it is a deeper discomfort you are feeling. Good luck with recovery.
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Answer: Pain around belly button Congratulations on your recent tummy tuck.Without photos or direct examination, I cannot comment why your pain is localized around the belly button. However, you are very early in your recovery process. You may be experiencing pain from muscle pulling and nerve pain.Please follow your plastic surgeon's post-op instruction.Good luck with your recovery.
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Answer: Pain around belly button Congratulations on your recent tummy tuck.Without photos or direct examination, I cannot comment why your pain is localized around the belly button. However, you are very early in your recovery process. You may be experiencing pain from muscle pulling and nerve pain.Please follow your plastic surgeon's post-op instruction.Good luck with your recovery.
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November 25, 2015
Answer: Pain in belly button area This would be best taken care of by contacting your PS for an in person examination. You may be developing an early infection so please contact your PS.
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November 25, 2015
Answer: Pain in belly button area This would be best taken care of by contacting your PS for an in person examination. You may be developing an early infection so please contact your PS.
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