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Unless you felt an actual popping sensation in your tummy, it is unlikely that the sutures that were used to tighten your abdomen have failed. Feeling swollen and tight is common at this stage, especially after an unexpected strain on your abdominal wall. Really, only time will tell, but I suspect you will be fine. Best of luck with your continued recovery!
I highly suggest meeting with your surgeonfor an in-person examination. It is unlikely that your slip did any damage,however you should get checked out just to make sure. Best regards.
Hello, without a proper examination it isn't proper to give you guidance about your abdominal concerns. For this type of problem I would recommend contacting your physician for a proper assessment. I hope everything goes well.
I'm sorry to hear about your mishap after tummy tuck surgery.Generally, it would take a lot of force/trauma to do any real “damage”. The only real/meaningful peace of mind you will achieve will be after you have been examined by your plastic surgeon.Best wishes.
Hello, be sure to discuss any medications you are considering taking with your plastic surgeon and family physician. Water pills can affect your overall hydration and the levels of important electrolytes in your blood. They should only be taken as prescribed.
Hello, it is not unusual to still feel fairly achy and sore the first week after a tummy tuck. Usually the worst part is over by this point and you are going to start feeling much better. Sensation can take months to slowly improve. It can also be very reassuring to touch bases...
Two weeks is a good amount of time for healing so it's likely that you'll be able to attend. You may not have the stamina for the entire event though.
Thank you for your question. Scopolamine will help with nausea but may dilate your eyes. It should wear off in 24 hrs or so. Best to speak to your physician with any concerns. All the best.
Based on the photos alone it is difficult to tell what procedure you had. Without knowing when the surgery was it is also difficult to gauge how it should look at this point. If the surgery was very recent then you may still be swollen. If you aren't having any medical problems that need to be...
I would not be too concerned at this point as it may take a year for your swelling to resolve completely and your final results to emerge. I recommend following up with your surgeon to make sure that what you are observing is normal swelling and not something else (i.e. fluid collection.) Best...
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