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Belly button pain after tummy tuck. Is this normal? (Photo)

MariaAz
5 weeks post op from a tummy tuck and lipo. For the past few days I have begun to feel discomfort in my belly button. Everyday I'm feeling more pain. I saw my ps a week ago and was advised to pack it 3 x a day with gauze and I have done so. Now when I do that the right side of my belly button is extremely painful when just touched with the gauze. I see my ps again in a week. I'm home resting and have not begun any strenous activity. Just wondering what could be wrong?? Is this normal??

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