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Can a Tummy Tuck Give Rise to Heartburn?

5686anonJul 7, 2010
I am 4 weeks post op and have started experiencing severe heartburn after meals. I feel like I have continuous cramping like feeling in the center of my chest that typically goes away after eating tums or a glass of milk.

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