In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the MOST common — and most confusing — concerns after a tummy tuck: “Why am I not flat?” If you’re weeks or even months post-op and wondering why your stomach still looks rounded, bloated, or not as tight as you hoped, you’re absolutely not alone.

Munira and Lisa break down the TOP reasons you may not look or feel flat yet — from normal swelling patterns to deeper issues. This episode will help you understand what’s normal, what’s expected, and what might need more attention.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

✨ The 10 most common reasons your stomach may not look as flat as you expected after a tummy tuck — including weak muscles, bloating, swelling, visceral fat, fascia quality, and more.
✨ Why weak or deconditioned abdominal muscles (and the natural loss of tone after surgery) can contribute to a softer or more relaxed look — and what rebuilding strength actually requires.
✨ How bloating and digestive distension throughout the day can temporarily change your abdominal shape — and why stress, hormones, food choices, and gut health all play a role.
✨ Why unpredictable swelling — even many months post-op — can create a rounder appearance, and how factors like activity, salt intake, travel, and time of day influence it.
✨ The role of visceral fat, what surgery can and cannot remove, and why some roundness may remain even after a technically successful procedure.
✨ How natural variations in fascia quality, skin laxity, aging, and genetics impact your long-term results.
✨ When it might be worth checking in with your surgeon — and what questions to ask if you’re considering revision.

It’s completely normal to feel disappointed or confused when your stomach doesn’t look the way you imagined. 

Resources Mentioned: 

✨ Tummy Tuck Core Rehab Program — build strength, regain mobility, and support flatter abdominal appearance through structured rehab: https://www.tummytuckrehab.com/tummy-tuck-core-rehab 

✨ PDF Resource Guide: Am I Ready for a Tummy Tuck? https://www.tummytuckrehab.com/am-i-ready-for-a-tummy-tuck

✨ PDF Resource Guide: Questions to Ask in Your Consultations to Find the Right Surgeon for You: https://www.tummytuckrehab.com/narrowing-down-surgeons

✨ YouTube Video: What to Ask Your Surgeon During Consults — including expectations around flatness 

✨ Follow @sulinu.nutrition for gut, bloating, and digestion support during recovery

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