I had a full TT 2 weeks ago and am managing to stand upright for most of the day. I have been going out to the shops recently just to get out of the house and have a very tight pulling sensation, especially on the right side of my lower abdomen, when I walk. Is the normal or am I over doing things? I'm worried that I'm putting tension on my incision/ abdominals.
July 17, 2015
Answer: Pulling sensation when walking after a Tummy Tuck Thank you for the question. You are very early in the healing process at this point. Healing from surgery will take time. In the initial phase after surgery, within the first three months, there is a period of inflammation and scarring that must occur in order for you to heal. During this time you can experience different sensations such as, pulling, tightness or spasms, burning, swelling, etc. Over ensuing months these processes will subside and the inflammatory process gives way to scar softening and remodeling, as that occurs, These sensations we'll begin to subside and lessen in both frequency and intensity. At this point I would recommend continued close follow up with your plastic surgeon as they are in the best position to evaluate and treat you during your post operative recovery. This will allow you and your surgeon the chance to discuss what is normal and what could be a possible complication. Good communication with your surgeon should help allay any anxieties you may be experiencing.I hope this helps. Best of luck.
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July 17, 2015
Answer: Pulling sensation when walking after a Tummy Tuck Thank you for the question. You are very early in the healing process at this point. Healing from surgery will take time. In the initial phase after surgery, within the first three months, there is a period of inflammation and scarring that must occur in order for you to heal. During this time you can experience different sensations such as, pulling, tightness or spasms, burning, swelling, etc. Over ensuing months these processes will subside and the inflammatory process gives way to scar softening and remodeling, as that occurs, These sensations we'll begin to subside and lessen in both frequency and intensity. At this point I would recommend continued close follow up with your plastic surgeon as they are in the best position to evaluate and treat you during your post operative recovery. This will allow you and your surgeon the chance to discuss what is normal and what could be a possible complication. Good communication with your surgeon should help allay any anxieties you may be experiencing.I hope this helps. Best of luck.
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