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Is it normal to still have pain in the abdomen two years after having a tummy tuck?

Q:

I had a tummy tuck two years ago and still have pain in the abdomen.  Sometimes I feel short of breath when I breathe.  Is this normal?

A:

It would be a bit unusual to complain of abdominal pain and shortness of breath two years following an abdominoplasty.  May I suggest you start with your primary care physician and the surgeon who performed your abdominoplasty regarding your concerns.  Many issues such as asthma, reactive airway disease, irritable bowl syndrome, etc. may need to be addressed.

Best,

 

Gary R. Culbertson, MD, FACS

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