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Can the Tightened Muscles of a Tummy Tuck Come Loose?

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I was wondering if the muscles that are tightened in the abdomen can come loose? And if so what would it feel like? I had my tummy tuck 10 days ago and up until a few hours ago I was feeling tight still but getting more upright and then earlier I had a coughing fit (breathed in water when drinking) and although it wasn't all that painful it felt like the muscles loosened and a warm rush spread across my tummy followed by a cooling rush that lingered then it felt like I could move easier.

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