My tummy is more swollen and tight than in the first few days post the op. My lags are very painful when I walk. One knee is much more swollen than the other knee. I have no idea if this should be a normal recovery . .....:(
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It does look like you're an outstanding candidate for a tummy tuck and yes, the current recommendation is to wait until after childbirth to get a tummy tuck. This is because you may need to have the muscles re-tightened and/or skin and stretch marks removed. It's very hard to predict...
I'm sorry you are having this issue. Wounds are frustrating and never heal as fast as we'd like. It's not possible to tell if infection is present from the photos. I would advise continuing to follow up with your surgeon regularly and communicate any changes or new concerns.
Congratulations on your recent surgery and thank you for sharing your question about your post operative recovery and results after your surgery. Final results can take 6-12 months for all the swelling to subside. At our office we actually see all of our surgery patients the very next day afte...
