Could I have damaged my tummy tuck muscle repair?

Thank you for your question.  If the pain is to the side of the midline and  there is no contour change then you are most probably fine.  It is best to consult with your surgeon and have them check your tummy out in person.  Sometimes one of the mattress sutures that surgeons place to close the space and avoid or minimize drains will pull on the muscle fascia as you shift your body around.  This can be sore but has no long term  consequences in terms of the result.  This is just speculation on my part and again - the best course is to see your surgeon and have them examine the area for you.

It is  difficult to tell if any damage was done without an exam.  Since you have not noticed any visible changes such as increased swelling or bruising, it sounds unlikely that you did any permanent damage.  To be safe, I recommend you contact your surgeons office as they may want you to come in for further evaluation.

Hi, sorry to hear you are having postoperative issues.  Adjusting yourself in the recliner is a low impact movement.  However, it is hard to speculate without knowing the exact technique used for your surgery as well as performing a physical exam.  I would keep in close contact with your plastic surgeon.  Follow the postoperative instructions that were provided to you. Good luck with your ongoing recovery.Dr. Eric Wright

Dear momtwins,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

At two weeks post op you are still early in your recovery. The discomfort you felt is likely from straining an area that is still healing. It is not likely that you did any permanent damage to your surgery or impacted your final results. See your surgeon if your condition worsens or does not improve.

There are many possibilities for sudden abdominal pain after a tummy tuck.  The best course of action is to have a physical exam in follow up with the plastic surgeon who performed the tummy tuck.  They could determine if there was muscles spasm, nerve regeneration or many other possibilities.  It is unlikely that patient damages there repair as many redundant sutures are used for a plication in most cases.