8 weeks post-op I've had a hard, protruding pouch since week 2. What is wrong? Should I be worried? (photos)

May 27, 2019
Asked By:chereelee22

My concern is a protruding hard pouch I have has since week 2 post tummy tuck. It goes from below the belly button to the mons pubis. I have raised with my PS. He is not concerned yet.They have sent me a second 4 panel binder to put on over my original compression body suit. This helps flatten but it comes back. The 1st two images were taken first thing in the morning and last one was after a full day of wearing my new binder. What is wrong and why am I not flat yet? Should I be worried?

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May 29, 2019

Answer: 8 weeks post-op I've had a hard, protruding pouch since week 2. What is wrong? Should I be worried?

May 29, 2019

Answer: 8 weeks post-op I've had a hard, protruding pouch since week 2. What is wrong? Should I be worried?

May 30, 2019

Answer: Re: 'pooch'

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May 30, 2019

Answer: Re: 'pooch'

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