I am 5 weeks post op mini TT with muscle repair. No problems with recovery but am constantly bloated and stomach swollen (Photo)

Question

Regardless of time of day .. I am back to normal routine including jogging and low salt diet with plenty of fluids

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. It is normal to have swelling post op. It can take up to six months for all the swelling to go down.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

While you are still early in your recovery it does appear that your lower abdomen is swollen.  I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an evaluation.  There are numerous things that could cause this including activity level, development of a seroma,  or muscle repair failure.  An examination by your surgeon may help point you towards answers.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If you do not have a seroma, fluid build up, then you probably have food allergies causing swelling and bloating. Please let your surgeon check you for fluid, and discuss being tested for food allergies with your medical doctor.

Derby Sang Caputo, MD · Answer

thank you for your question. It might be wise to start wearing a post op garter for thd next 6 weeks to see if the swelling goes down and also have thd area tested for accumulation of fluids that are not draining.best of luck

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thank you for the question and provided information as well.
The healing process could be from 6 months to a year, depending on 
the patient. If you have any concerns, you should follow up with your 
plastic surgeon. 
Be patient, its too soon to determine your final result.
Good luck :)

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

You may be developing a seroma, which is an accumulation of fluids which should be drained in the office. It would be best to schedule an appointment with your surgeon for an in-person examination.

Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.
It is likely that you have accumulation of liquids, called seroma, it is advisable to consult with your plastic surgeon to evaluate you and relice the appropriate procedure for that case.
I hope this answer will help you
My best wishes for you...

I am 5 weeks post op mini TT with muscle repair. No problems with recovery but am constantly bloated and stomach swollen (Photo)

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