I am 10 days post of from a tummy tuck and lipo to my hips, thighs, and saddle bags. I have gained/retained 20 pounds of fluid and am on water pills twice a day. Can barely walk due to swelling. is this normal?
Answer: Weight gain after tummy tuck Hi, Driven2005Sorry to hear that you have gained 20 lbs after tummy tuck.Most patients retain fluid after surgery and can gain weight peri-operatively.Depending on each patient's body/physiology, some may retain fluid for couple weeks.Please continue ambulating and hydrate yourself. Follow your plastic surgeon's post-op instruction.Best regards.
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Answer: Weight gain after tummy tuck Hi, Driven2005Sorry to hear that you have gained 20 lbs after tummy tuck.Most patients retain fluid after surgery and can gain weight peri-operatively.Depending on each patient's body/physiology, some may retain fluid for couple weeks.Please continue ambulating and hydrate yourself. Follow your plastic surgeon's post-op instruction.Best regards.
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December 2, 2015
Answer: Weight gain after tummy tuck and lipo Weight gain after this procedure is to be expected. The amount of weight gain varies depending on the patient and the procedure performed. 20 lbs does seem to be on the high side of weight gain but really needs to be evaluated by you plastic surgeon. He may want you to be evaluated by your pcp.
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December 2, 2015
Answer: Weight gain after tummy tuck and lipo Weight gain after this procedure is to be expected. The amount of weight gain varies depending on the patient and the procedure performed. 20 lbs does seem to be on the high side of weight gain but really needs to be evaluated by you plastic surgeon. He may want you to be evaluated by your pcp.
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