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Is it normal my urine stream changed after tummy tuck?

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waiting14yrsDec 8, 2012
The direction of my urine stream has changed after having a full abdominalplasty. When sitting down it streams horizontally. Is this due to swelling or the pulling from the surgery? It makes a complete mess, hits the seat and even the floor sometimes. I know, kinda funny but not the point. :) I have changed the way I sit to solve the problem but is this normal or more importantly, permanant?

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