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Tummy tuck fluid collection; Will hydrochlorothiazide get rid of any additional fluid?

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3/16/16 tummy tuck 5/20/17 I&D fluid collection 1. Will hydrochlorothiazide get rid of any additional fluid that was/might have been left behind or that recolldcted? I notice the left side of my stomach was swollen again I would turn over n bed it felt like a weight was n my stomach went to PCP for blood pressure Rx hydrochlorothiazide,the swelling has gone down 2. Why did the fluid come back 3. Will I continue to have problems with fluid collection in the same area with or without medication

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