Tummy Tuck Constipation Can I Pull Internal Sutures

  It is very unlikely that you did anything to disrupt your internal sutures.  However, you definately want to minimize the need for straining due to constipation.  If already using Colace twice daily as you are, then I would recommend adding a tablespoon of Magnesium Citrate twice a day and a Dulcolax suppository in the morning.  This should get you going, but be careful not to give yourself excessive diarrhea.  Finally, if possible taper off of your narcotic pain medications and continue your Colace for 2 weeks after you get going again.

Pain medication can definitely make you constipated.  I advise my  tummy tuck patients to take Colase starting right after surgery to try to avoid the problem altogether.  I think it is unlikely that you will damage your muscle repair.  At this point, if you were my patient, I would recommend trying Dulcolax suppositories.  However, I think you should speak to your surgeon to see what he/she recommends that you try.