Due to getting sever diastasis recti post twins, I had a full tummy tuck. Currently, I am 10 weeks post tummy tuck and I have this annoying bulge that has appeared. I have noticed it for about 5 weeks now. However, as swelling goes down, it is more pronounced. What could it be??
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