16 weeks post op mommy makeover. Difficult time losing weight. Is it water retention? (photos)

January 20, 2019
Asked By:roxie981 in Scranton, PA

5'6"/pre-op 170lbs which was 10lbs heavier than when I booked b/c I had to stop all meds & 1 caused me to gain 10lbs in a month w/o it. Lost 160lbs in the past & 70lbs after 2 kids. Started with cardio at 8 weeks PO, added some light weights 3 weeks ago (kettlebells) I track cals/macros & have been for 5 weeks. I have GAINED almost 10 more lbs? I'm noticeably swollen but not 10lbs swollen? I wear a compression garment while working out. I'm finding it more difficult after my surgery to lose.

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