I had a Tummy tuck, breast lift and aug 3 weeks ago. I started walking on the treadmill 2 days ago per my Dr's approval. Pretty slow. Now speed walking. I am soooooo swollen by the end of the day. The problem is I am up 7 pounds since surgery. 3 in the last 2 days. I am watching my diet very carefully. Is this all water retention? And besides drinking tons of water and watching my sodium, is there anything I can do to help it?? I am freaking out because of the weight gain. Please help!!
Answer: Swelling is normal and that fluid retention can equate to gains.. It’s not unusual for patients to have significant swelling
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Answer: Swelling is normal and that fluid retention can equate to gains.. It’s not unusual for patients to have significant swelling
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Answer: Early post op weight gain after tummy tuck may be mostly fluid retention The body does retain fluid after a major surgery such as abdominoplasty, but keep in mind that you have also been inactive until now and probably eating a comfort food diet. Stick with the exercise and you should get back to a healthy weight.
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Answer: Early post op weight gain after tummy tuck may be mostly fluid retention The body does retain fluid after a major surgery such as abdominoplasty, but keep in mind that you have also been inactive until now and probably eating a comfort food diet. Stick with the exercise and you should get back to a healthy weight.
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September 29, 2016
Answer: Can Swelling After Tummy Tuck Be the Cause of Weight Gain Most likely you are experiencing a lot swelling and inflammation. Healing after a #tummytuck will require time. Some patients are out of bed and walking the night of surgery and every hour while awake. If you have concerns about your healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.
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September 29, 2016
Answer: Can Swelling After Tummy Tuck Be the Cause of Weight Gain Most likely you are experiencing a lot swelling and inflammation. Healing after a #tummytuck will require time. Some patients are out of bed and walking the night of surgery and every hour while awake. If you have concerns about your healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.
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October 25, 2015
Answer: Swelling Some of the weight gain may be from fluid but 7 pounds seems like a lot. Swelling is not uncommon after a tummy tuck and typically lasts quite a while. 80% has resolved by 3 months and the rest takes up to a year to resolve. You have to be patient with the healing process.Enjoy your new look!Sheila Nazarian
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October 25, 2015
Answer: Swelling Some of the weight gain may be from fluid but 7 pounds seems like a lot. Swelling is not uncommon after a tummy tuck and typically lasts quite a while. 80% has resolved by 3 months and the rest takes up to a year to resolve. You have to be patient with the healing process.Enjoy your new look!Sheila Nazarian
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April 16, 2016
Answer: Swelling after tt The retained fluid adds to your weight, so it's best not to weigh yourself until all that swelling is gone. It can take a few months, although the majority of it will be gone in a few weeks. If you are excessively swollen at the end of the day, you may want to consider slowing down your physical activity. A compression garment can also help, but ask your surgeon for their advice.
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April 16, 2016
Answer: Swelling after tt The retained fluid adds to your weight, so it's best not to weigh yourself until all that swelling is gone. It can take a few months, although the majority of it will be gone in a few weeks. If you are excessively swollen at the end of the day, you may want to consider slowing down your physical activity. A compression garment can also help, but ask your surgeon for their advice.
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