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Hernia after Tummy Tuck?

by guido66, May 19, 2009 08:17AM
I had a full tummy tuck Jan 09.  I started getting a bump in my lower abdomen looking like I was in my first trimester of pregnancy about two months ago.  It seems to be getting even bigger.  It isn't painful.  Also, I get burning like I would get get if I was straining muscles in the upper portion of the abdomen occasionally.  I don't want this whole thing to be a failure.  What could the swelling be and why am I still feeling burning in the upper portion after 6 months?
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by doctornee medical, May 24, 2009 12:06PM
To: guido66
Hi
Thanks for writing to the forum!
As you suspect, this could be a hernia. It could also be a localized collection of fat left behind during the tummy tuck. The burning sensation can be due to reflux or GERD or simply acidity. Smoking can slow down the healing process and cause burning and pain on and off. It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Do discuss this with your doctor and get yourself examined.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!


by Tess615, Oct 13, 2009 10:29PM
To: guido66
i know you posted this back in May, what ever happen, i had my tummy tuck June of 08 2 months later i had a lump no pain in my upper stomach, it was a hernia seems the dr pulled my muscles to tight and the stitches that held my muscles ripped, after spending all that money to get rid of scars i now have a scat on my upper stomach , my surgeon says that the muscles are weak, so he wants me to do crunches lol,
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