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I am 14 days post op from abdominoplasty. I feel more swollen the last 2 days. Is this normal? (Photo)

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Why more swelling last 2 days around belly button? I did get my period yesterday, maybe that? I still walk slow, but I tend to baby myself. Belly button area swelling more. Incision is almost healed. Is this normal to not stand up straight all the way yet?

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