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Gaining Weight After Tummy Tuck.

I just had a tummy tuck and noticed I gain 10 pounds right after surgery.Should I be concerned?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by 5619anon in florida
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Increased weight after tummy tuck

Stop looking at the scale! Look at your shape. There are numerous reasons why your weight is up. Fluid retention due to inflammation and third spacing as well as slow bowel motility due to analgesics. see video

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