Did I damage tummy tuck muscle repair by doing too much too soon? I've had shooting pain in my abdomen after lifting.

August 22, 2014
Asked By:spigot1 in Richmond, VA

4weeks p.o. Up to three days ago, recovery had been remarkable. Was up & walking day 2. By day 6 I was walking upright. Day 7 drains out & everything going smoothly. Wk3 back to work(physical ed teacher). I was careful not to run, stretch, jump etc. Bus dismissal I made mistake of lifting a pre k student. Since this I've had shooting pain in my abdomen directly above mybellybutton that radiates? Did I just strain the repair and need to get some rest or could I have damaged the repair?? Scared!

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Answer: Did I damage tummy tuck muscle repair by doing too much too soon? I've had shooting pain in my abdomen after lifting.

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Did I damage tummy tuck muscle repair by doing too much too soon? I've had shooting pain in my abdomen after lifting.

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 24, 2014

Answer: Muscle strain

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 24, 2014

Answer: Muscle strain

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 23, 2014

Answer: Pain in abdomen after lifting four weeks following tummy tuck

Christopher J. Morea, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 23, 2014

Answer: Pain in abdomen after lifting four weeks following tummy tuck

Christopher J. Morea, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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