Why does the stomach tighten up after a little movement post- tummy tuck?

December 11, 2014
Asked By:Molly_c in Orange County, CA

I am 3 weeks post-op tummy tuck/ muscle repair. Why is it when I wake up in the morning I can walk a little more erect. And by the time I move around everything is completely tight? Is this the muscles tightening up or the skin? I am have lay down again to force my body to stretch on right when it tightens up.

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