Hi, I had a tummy tuck done (without a muscle repair) and it was all fine until week 3 however; after week 3 I gained some weight and my swelling got a little worse, arent I supposed to get better after week 3?
January 4, 2016
Answer: Yes Your body is still in the recovery period from your surgery so you can definitely expect some swelling. And the weight gain is most likely a result of this fluid retention and should resolve itself as your swelling subsides. Best, Dr. Nazarian
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January 4, 2016
Answer: Yes Your body is still in the recovery period from your surgery so you can definitely expect some swelling. And the weight gain is most likely a result of this fluid retention and should resolve itself as your swelling subsides. Best, Dr. Nazarian
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January 5, 2016
Answer: Swelling and Gain weight Thank you for your question and provided information as well. You are very early in your recovery.Early weight gain is related to fluids administered during surgery to maintain your electrolytes and cardiovascular stability. Some patients can take several weeks to work off this excess fluid. In addition, as your activity level increases, you may notice that the tissues swell again and take some time to go down. This is related to your lymphatics (vessels that remove swelling) having to re-network after surgery. It is very common to see this in the lower abdomen after a tummy tuck. This should all return to normal as your activity level progresses.Be careful to eat a healthy diet rich in protein and complex carbs and avoid fats and salty foods. I wish you a safe and healthy recovery. :)
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January 5, 2016
Answer: Swelling and Gain weight Thank you for your question and provided information as well. You are very early in your recovery.Early weight gain is related to fluids administered during surgery to maintain your electrolytes and cardiovascular stability. Some patients can take several weeks to work off this excess fluid. In addition, as your activity level increases, you may notice that the tissues swell again and take some time to go down. This is related to your lymphatics (vessels that remove swelling) having to re-network after surgery. It is very common to see this in the lower abdomen after a tummy tuck. This should all return to normal as your activity level progresses.Be careful to eat a healthy diet rich in protein and complex carbs and avoid fats and salty foods. I wish you a safe and healthy recovery. :)
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