Is it normal to have a lot of gas after a tummy tuck?

No: A tummy tuck without complications has no effect on one's bowel function.

NO: Tummy tucks (witch hazel) are performed outside the abdominal muscle wall and should not impact the intra-abdominal structures. If this is a big problem i suggest you see your surgeon to have his listen to your tummy and check your surgical sites.

Yes: Can happen. Stay in close touch with your surgeon until resolved.

Possible: After a tummy tuck the abdominal muscles are tighter. This causes you to feel bloated or full much faster. Your body will get used to this rather quick. Antibiotics and pain medications may also be causing this. Take some yogurt with active lactobacillus for two weeks.

Bloating and gas: It is extremely common to have bloating and gas after a tummy tuck as well as post prandial early satiety (sensations of fullness after small meals). Antibiotics may alter your intestinal contents and narcotic pain relievers may slow intestinal motility resulting in altered bowel habits as well. Probiotic supplements, stool softeners and laxitives may help.

Your body undergoes many changes during the healing process after surgery. You may be experiencing extra gas due to different factors that may include your diet, medications, constipation, and/or changes in your activity level after surgery. I recommend my patients to take a stool softener, drink plenty of water, and consume a high protein and fiber diet to help alleviate these types of symptoms.