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Is a Hot, Swollen Tummy and Fever Normal 2wks Post Full Tummy Tuck?

RebeccaGavin
I am 2 wks post full tummy tuck and developed a fever. Have now been on atibiotics for 2 days. Today my tummy is hot and very swollen which it has not been previously. Is this normal?

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