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How long does it take for fluid to be absorbed following a TT?

jewels 01Aug 21, 2014
I am 11 weeks post op full tt i had 70mls aspirated early on my surgeon advised me that body would absorb the fluid over time, how long does this genrally take.

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Dr. Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired)
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