Did my stitches loosen up?

November 10, 2015
Asked By:Alee94_91 in Charlotte, NC

So,I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair, and now I'm three weeks post op. at the beginning I coulnt walk straight everything was nice and tight, and now I don't feel the tightness anymore, I also see a lil more of a bulge on my upper abdomen. Is it normal or did my stitches loosen up?

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