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5 Weeks Post-op Tummy Tuck, Why Do I Have a Burning Sensation Along Internal Suture Line?

Jerah
I am almost 6 weeks post-op for an abdominoplasty with an umbilical hernia and muscle repair. During the past week and a half or so, I have been having burning/stinging sensations along the internal suture line as well as some abdominal muscle soreness. I have resumed all of my physical activity, but I am keeping exercise low to moderate until 8 weeks. I am wondering if these sensations are a normal part of healing, or if I am overdoing it and compromising my muscle repair. Thank You very much.

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