I have interstitial cystitis, its very mild, I only have a flare about once a month or so, and last a few hours. I've always wanted a TT and am wondering if any doctors can tell me if they have done TT on IC patients before. The problem is, when I get an IC flare, my belly swells to very large size and I of course have extreme pain. Would having a TT surgery cause IC pain? Would a flare(with swelling) cause harm to a healing TT. Are there any PS doctors with this experience? In need of answers!
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It would be very rare to break the internal sutures that most surgeons use to repair the abdominal wall and use as deeper sutures to bring the incision together. When patients report a tearing sensation, it is often the tissues themselves that have stretched or torn slightly internally...
Dear Hopefully Lilly,
I am sorry that you had to go through this awful experience.
A physical examination is crucial to determine the laxity of your skin so a revision could be planned.
Nonetheless, you have to wait for several months to completely heal so a...
I would not try this until you discuss it with your doctor. The flat belly button may be a function of your anatomy, especially if you are very thin with little fat.
