On 11.19.14 (2 months ago) I had a tummy tuck with lipo. My drains finally came out on 1.12.15. My stomach was initially very flat and lpoked great. Suddenly within the last 2 weeks my stomach swells up where I look pregnant. My stomach is no longer flat in the mornings. I'm still wearing compression and binder. My PS tapped my stomach and nothing came out. My PS said that my stomach is reconnecting & that it will go away in time. My stomach is hard, painful & looks bigger than before. Help!!
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It sounds as though you have developed a fluid collection between the rectus ("six-pack") muscles and skin flap, which is called a seroma. This is one of the most common complications after abdominoplasty. I recommend the safest option which is to consult a plastic surgeon in your...
Since different people have different metabolic rates and requirements, there is no absolute daily caloric requirement, but 1800 to 2200 calories per day is a reasonable starting point for moderately active women. Be certain to eat a diet high in protein as you will need this to heal....
Just because you were overweight does not mean that you have a hernia, but you may have diastasis, or looseness of the abdominal muscle. A hernia is a true defect in the abdominal wall and is not caused by losing weight. A panniculectomy is a procedure in which the overhanging skin of the...