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Will a 10 pound weight gain after full tummy tuck stretch my muscle repair?

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I have always been slim but lost more weight post my tt weighing 85lb at 5ft2in. I'm now 7 weeks post surgery and have gained 5lb and have been told I need to gain another 6lb. I have gained the weight in a healthy and consistent way but I'm worried I will ruin the results of my TT. Will a 10lb weight gain stretch my repaired stomach muscles or compromise my results in any way at all especially given my petite frame? Thank you.

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