Question:
How long were you numb after TT?
I had a tummy tuck this past June (June 15th). So it's been over 5 months. I still have numbness around my belly button and down the one leg (just the top of the thigh). Just curious how long until people got all their feeling back. Thanks! — emilyfink (posted on November 27, 2004)
November 27, 2004
I am 3 1/2 months out and am still numb in the area between the navel and
incision line directly below it. I am getting used to it. I hear it does
take a bit of time for the sensation to return.
— Fixnmyself
November 27, 2004
I had my tt, w/3 hernias repaired and muscle tightening and I still have to
wear my binder or I swell up on the left side. I am still numb and I cant
lay on my tummy very well yet, its too uncomfortable, anyone else with
this?
— wizz40
November 27, 2004
Some numbness may never go away. I have areas from my LBL that are
significantly numb, but not so that they bother me. It's just if my
husband runs a hand across those areas all of the sudden the feeling is
gone for a second or two till he gets back to skin with sensation. I am 9
months PO from the LBL. However, I had a medial thigh lift 2-1/2 weeks ago
and also some significant lipo in the upper torso. The 5" high band
that he lipo'd across my back and right above my butt crack is totally
numb. I know in time some will return but it's close to the same area as
was numb from the LBL so it may never feel totally normal. I was concerned
of the numbness prior to surgery as to how it would feel long term but it
doesn't bother me. The numbness along the LBL scar was so narrow that it
just wasn't a problem. I actually have almost zero numbness from all the
other incisions, of which I have numerous, or if I do it is so minor I just
don't realize it. I've been quite lucky with the nerve regeneration. I'm
cut all the way around down low (LBL) and at the bra line (Upper torso
lift), up the center of the belly (part of the LBL and has been opened up
with all 3 surgeries for revision) and horizontally at the groin and down
the inside of each leg to the knee (medial thigh lift). Like I said the
only noticably numb area tend to be on the back side and down low. I don't
have any noticeable numbness on the upper scar that goes all the way
around, which is pretty amazing. Hang in there. Even if it doesn't go
away it will become less noticeable to you in time.
— zoedogcbr
November 28, 2004
I tell patients to expect numbness between the belly button and pubic area
for up to a year. The area right along the scar will probably be
permanently numb. The leg numbness (usually upper inner thigh) is not as
common but can be to irritation/damage to the lateral femoral cutaneous
nerve. May or may not come back but its not a disability!
— DrL
November 28, 2004
I'm over 2 years post-op and I still have a tingling and numbness in
certain areas around my stomach below the belly button.
— Patty H.
December 1, 2004
It could be years. Don't worry about it. I had 3 c-sections...My oldest is
18 and youngest is 10...still some numbness from those surgeries. You get
used to it.
— aprilbaree
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