I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck and medial thigh lift. When I lay down for more than 5 minutes (or sleep), my body becomes incredibly stiff--almost like a cast. I feel better when I walk around. I asked my surgeon and he doesn't seem to know what the problem is. I am already getting a professional lymphatic massage every other day. Is this normal? Should I be concerned?
December 7, 2018
Answer: Post-op stiffness Hi babefish, and thanks for your question. I'm sorry to hear your recovery isn't going exactly as you expected. Having an abdominoplasty and medial thigh lift is a lot for anyone to recover from; 3 weeks is very early in the process and it is normal not to feel quite right yet. Most likely this is going to improve with time; it can take 3-6 months to truly get over surgery like this. Make sure you keep seeing your plastic surgeon so that he can perform serial physical exams and ensure the healing process is continuing as expected.
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December 7, 2018
Answer: Post-op stiffness Hi babefish, and thanks for your question. I'm sorry to hear your recovery isn't going exactly as you expected. Having an abdominoplasty and medial thigh lift is a lot for anyone to recover from; 3 weeks is very early in the process and it is normal not to feel quite right yet. Most likely this is going to improve with time; it can take 3-6 months to truly get over surgery like this. Make sure you keep seeing your plastic surgeon so that he can perform serial physical exams and ensure the healing process is continuing as expected.
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December 6, 2018
Answer: Stiffness following tummy tuck Dear Babefish,I am sorry you are having a difficult time with your recovery. It is difficult to determine what exactly is causing your symptoms without an in person examination, but the tightening of your abdominal muscles during a tummy tuck can cause a feeling of tightness as well as muscle spasms which could be causing your symptoms. You are still very early in your recovery and the fact that the symptoms improve is encouraging. Follow up closely with your surgeon and I anticipate that things will resolve with time. Hang in there.
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December 6, 2018
Answer: Stiffness following tummy tuck Dear Babefish,I am sorry you are having a difficult time with your recovery. It is difficult to determine what exactly is causing your symptoms without an in person examination, but the tightening of your abdominal muscles during a tummy tuck can cause a feeling of tightness as well as muscle spasms which could be causing your symptoms. You are still very early in your recovery and the fact that the symptoms improve is encouraging. Follow up closely with your surgeon and I anticipate that things will resolve with time. Hang in there.
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