Rib cage is paining????

[julio]

I'm one month post op, whenever I pull my right hand it leads to pain in my rib cage. Anybody had same experience??? I'm very upset
Is it normal

[julio]

Nobody here for reply???
Any Doctor??

[George Pope, M.D.]

If you mean you have rib cage pain when you raise your right hand, it may just be sore muscles from the liposuction.  The shoulder girdle muscles are attached to the rib cage, and if you've had significant liposuction, any area around the ribs can be sore, even for a month.  If it is slowly getting better, you should be fine.  But if the pain is getting worse, you need to see your surgeon.

Dr. Pope, MD

[julio]

Thanks Dr. Pope for replying. Should I continue to wear compression vest??? and Would massaging will help to rid from this pain??

[George Pope, M.D.]

I instruct patients to wear a compression vest for two weeks. And massage is always good, but I'm not sure that it will help your rib pain. Good luck.

Dr. Pope, MD

[julio]

Thank you very much Dr. Pope.

[julio]

Pain's been really subsidized,,,, thanks Doctor
your words really worked well.

[rock60]

this same thing happened to me too. i was terrified i will ever ever b able to do pull ups or any other exercise but u know what, time is the best healer. now there is no pain which earlier i thought was rib cage pain. i m around 7 weeks post op but still my nipples are not sensitive at all. hoping it will come back with time

[julio]

Yup, you are riht. Time is such a good heale , now   I m 3 months post op. Theres no pain at all in rib cage and I am enjoying all exercises in gym .