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My surgery tape is so tight. It feels like it is cutting into my body and cutting off circulation. Is this normal?

March 6, 2016
Asked By:Julieaht in Indianapolis, IN

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March 11, 2016

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March 8, 2016

Answer: My surgery tape is so tight. It feels like it is cutting into my body and cutting off circulation. Is this normal?

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March 8, 2016

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