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I Have a Bulge on One Side of my Belly Button That Moves to the Other Side when I Press on It. Is This Normal?

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I am worried this could be trapped fluid that needs to be drained. I asked him at my appointment yesterday, and he said it is swelling that is normal 6 weeks post tummy tuck.

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