How to know if I have "popped" a suture after tummy tuck?

January 16, 2018
Asked By:nikigodfret in South Africa, ZA

I had a tummy tuck/muscle repair exactly a week ago and saw my surgeon today. He removed the dressings and said I am healing fine. When I went to the bathroom tonight I sat down and felt a popping sensation and a quick sharp pain, only lasting seconds. Standing up I see a small bulge bellow my belly button slightly to the right that I did not notice before. Is it possible that I could have popped a suture? How would I know if I did?

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January 21, 2018

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