The day after surgery, I had to start on inhalers for shortness of breath because I felt like I couldn't fully inflate my lungs. I have also developed GERD, and when I eat a full meal, I can't breathe. I also can't eat as much as I did before. My doctor says there is nothing wrong with me, and that he didn't cause this problem. I also have a very tight stomach, and the upper belly is very large and hard.Is my stomach too tight and not letting my lungs expand?Is it possible that my diaphragm was pushed up so high because my Tummy Tuck is so tight, that it's making it hard to breathe? I feel like I'm going to stop breathing one day and I don't know what to do.
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July 28, 2015
Answer: Your tummy tuck could be the cause of your problems
Hello, and thank you for your excellent question about treating neuromas after a tummy tuck.
First, I’m sorry you’re experiencing nerve pain — that can be extremely frustrating, especially after such a major surgery. Neuromas, which are painful bundles of nerve endings that can form after nerve...
Hello, woog. Thank you for your question regarding the potential for a tummy tuck to prevent future hernias.
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, involves tightening the abdominal muscles and removing excess skin and fat. This procedure can provide some benefits in terms of abdominal wall strength....
Thank you for your question about experiencing pain in your new belly button following a tummy tuck. It's not uncommon to have some discomfort or sensitivity in this area as you recover from surgery.
The pain in your newly formed belly button is likely due to the creation and healing of new...