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A member asked:

I had a tummy tuck 11 months ago and stil have total numbness, bloating, lower back pain and can hardly eat anything. is this normal?

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Dr. Steven Harris answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Of course not: Not sure what you mean by "total numbness," but long lasting numbness of the central area of your abdomen just above the incision is normal. Hard to understand how a tummy tuck could cause "bloating," lower back pain or decreased appetite to the degree you describe. Talk to your plastic surgeon or medical doctor ASAP.

Dr Rodriguez agreed

Answered 2/27/2018

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