After 7 Weeks Post Op I Still Feel Swollen - Is This Normal or This is my Final Result?

September 16, 2010
Asked By:Bellakari in Florida

I wear my garment 24/7 except to bath, I am scared that if I stop using it I will mess up the healing process and I the swelling wont go away... now I am not sure if this is swelling or just the way its going to look. I used to be flat with extra skin since I lost 90 pounds... is it possible that it will stay like this? or is it just that the skin still not attach to my muscles due to fluids.... the swelling has gone down a lot since day one... no doubt about that part. Pic is attached!

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