Is swelling in hips, groin, thighs and low back normal after a no drain tummy tuck and diastasis repair? I am wearing a binder and the swelling is accumulating below it. I am 3 days post-op and extremely sore. I have been sitting in a recliner with my feet up and only get up to use the bathroom (still no bm) because it's very painful to walk. Is there something I am doing wrong or should be doing to help the swelling and pain?
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November 19, 2014
Answer: Swelling below an abdominoplasty is common that may be related to tightness of the binder.