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Swell Hell...
By **rosie** on 18 Aug 2011
Ladies, please be honest what is your story with the swelling? To be completely honest I am freaked out over this. Ive given my deposit and set the date and I'm starting to doubt my decision. I'm reading all this conflicting information and I'm wondering if its something I should actually do. My plans are to compete in a bodybuilding competition some time in 2012. Its something that I've been working toward for quite a while now. I've got some sagging skin that is getting saggier as I lose more and more weight but if there is a possibility that I may not be able to compete because of this surgery, I don't know if I would actually do it. Really, how long does the swelling really last? I know everyone is different, I get that but whats the average?
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Hi Rosie,
The average time for swelling is between 1-6 months. But note that it does improve each month. When you get into months 3-6 it is more of a lingering pesky swelling.
Here is a link to what some of our doctors have to say about Swelling After Tummy Tuck.
If your doctor gave you the OK to stop wearing the binder then go ahead and start weaning off of it.
Start by not wearing it at night and then work up to only wearing it half days. At least while you are at work and then wear nothing when you are at home.
Hang on:)