I am 3 weeks post op after a tummy tuck and yesterday I sneezed and it hurt pretty bad like usual but I felt a really sharp pain in one spot and even since than I have been so swollen more swollen than I ever was after the surgery so now I'm worried if I've undone my muscle repair. I'm also more worried because I was always only swollen really below my belly button and ever since yesterday not I'm swollen above my belly button too did I undo my muscle repair?!?!
June 10, 2015
Answer: Did I damage my muscle repair by sneezing yesterday? Thank you for the question.Generally, it would take significant pressure/strain to break a stitch used for abdominal wall muscle plication during tummy tuck surgery. If this were the case for you you might experience pain, a “popping” sound/sensation, swelling etc.Most surgeons use numerous sutures and possibly 2 layers to reapproximate the rectus muscles. If this was the case for you, then breaking a single stitch will likely be inconsequential.I would suggest that you follow up with your plastic surgeon, who after direct examination, will be in a better position to address your concerns (and hopefully provide meaningful reassurance).I hope this helps.
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June 10, 2015
Answer: Did I damage my muscle repair by sneezing yesterday? Thank you for the question.Generally, it would take significant pressure/strain to break a stitch used for abdominal wall muscle plication during tummy tuck surgery. If this were the case for you you might experience pain, a “popping” sound/sensation, swelling etc.Most surgeons use numerous sutures and possibly 2 layers to reapproximate the rectus muscles. If this was the case for you, then breaking a single stitch will likely be inconsequential.I would suggest that you follow up with your plastic surgeon, who after direct examination, will be in a better position to address your concerns (and hopefully provide meaningful reassurance).I hope this helps.
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