I am looking for help with anyone who may have had either a breast reduction or tummy tuck and had problems.

I had both 1 year ago and no doctor can tell me what happen, what caused it, nothing.

Shortly after my surgery the tissue started to die and began eating the surrounding tissue. I finally went for another consulation and was placed in the hospital and immediately was taken to surgery.

I had to be debrided 12 times and lost the nipples. They are extremely painful.

The biggest problem is my stomach. Has anyone had bloating, tenderness, incrediable tightness, (For those of you who have been pregant can understand) it feels like being 9 months with a big baby trying to turn, but constantly.

If anyone can answer or share info I would greatly appreciate it. I have seen so many doctors and no one can give me answers. I am searching everywhere for help.

Thanks - MTJ

I am sorry, that you are going through this...it isn't easy...I hope that someone can offer you some experience...

Unfortunately, I can't offer advice, but I can tell you I'm having some of the same symptoms. April 17th will be a year for me. I live in FL, but I had the tummy tuck in Los Angeles, so I haven't seen my doctor since 3 weeks after the surgery. I am still swollen-way more on my right side than my left-and the tightness gets worse as the day goes on. No tenderness as I'm still numb everywhere, but I get places where I itch that are deep inside my skin where I obviously can't reach. I went to a local doctor who said I had a stitch come loose in the front below my belly button where there is now a hard spot about an inch wide and 2 inches long. I just don't know what to do now.

i know exactly what u r going through. i had a breast reduction in june of 07. i also got a horrible infection that caused my skin to pretty much just start eating itself. my doctor didnt admit me though he just starting making excuses right away saying he didnt di anything wrong & that it was my fault when i did EVERYTHING he told me to! its been 9mths. & im still not healed i went to the e.r. a week ago & they had to cut off a scab that was hanging on by an inside stitch(VERY PAINFUL)!! if u read this PLEASE contact me my e-mail address is~ tasha.segrestyahoo.com!! good luck with yours!!

I saw an episode of "Mystery Diagnosis" that sounds a little like this. The woman had Necrotizing Fasciitis. You might want to look into this, as it is extremely serious.

First of all, I am so sorry!! I saw something on tv about a woman who had a tummy tuck and this happened to her, they said it was bc her dr pulled her skin too tight and it wouldnt stretch so somehow it started to pullaway from the stitches and rott basically. Again, I am sorry to hear about this.

I had a tummy tuck 5 years ago. I had a small area that did that but the Dr went in and re-cut the area cleaned it and it was alright. It was because I was a smoker...Even though I quit before and after the surgery.
The biggest problem I had was that one side of the scar got raised and very thick. He had to re-cut that as well and now its ok.

I had breast a reduction in 06. Everything went ok. BUT I have a bad scar again on one side under the breast. The Dr told me its a keltoid (I think thats how you spell it LOL) scar and that I am just prone to it. I was suppose to have it re-cut and fixed but I haven't yet. It doesn't bother me and I just don't want to get cut again.

I am sorry you are going through this. I know a women who went through this too and went through several Dr's finally another surgeon at George Washington Hospital here in DC had to go in and re-do the entire operation. I do know she was a heavy smoker as well. I don't know if you smoke or not but I know its what contributed to mine and hers.

As far as the tightness. I had to have the Dr remove fluid from my stomach twice a week. That was due to the drainage tube falling out too soon. Not the Dr's fault just happened. I know I had a few problems but I am for the most part happy with the surgeries....

Again sorry about your surgery and I hope you find a doctor who can help you. Best of luck to you.