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How Long Do Most Doctors Wait to See a Patient Again After a Full Tummy Tuck?

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I'm having a full tummy tuck and small hernia repair next month. My first post-op appointment is nine days later. Is this normal? It seems like a very long time to wait to have the tubes removed. Don't most doctors want to see patients sooner to remove the dressings and to check for problems?

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