7 weeks post TT/MR. Did I pop muscle repair thread or pull a muscle.

Question

I am 7 weeks post Op from tt/mr. Yesterday while doing light kitchen cleaning like dishes and sweeping, I all of a sudden felt a pain under my right rib cage in my muscle repair area that feels like a pin or needle is sticking in me. Could it be a popped stitch or just a pulled muscle. I feel it when I do certain movements like bending over or twisting or sometimes if I touch it. Should I be concerned.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your procedure. Unfortunately without knowing the details of your procedure it is difficult to offer definite advice.  In most instances your muscle repair has fully healed by 6 weeks and should not be affected by a broken thread.  That said, talk to your surgeon as they know the full details of your procedure.

Adam Tattelbaum, MD · Answer

The sutures that hold the muscle together are generally quite strong, so it is unlikely, but not impossible that it broke. If your surgeon uses a quilting technique it is more common that a quilting suture gave way as these tend to weaken at about 7 weeks. Best to check in with your PS just in case.

Jeffrey Antimarino, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry.It would be unlikely to have a suture break at this time.   The repair of your muscle should also be pretty well healed by 6 weeks.  The scar tissue at time is strong but hasn't matured enough to  be pliable yet.  That takes several more months.   Most likely you pulled on the scar tissue and started some inflammation.   See you plastic surgeon so he/she can examine you for a definitive answer.

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7 weeks post TT/MR. Did I pop muscle repair thread or pull a muscle.

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