Congratulations on your drainless tummy tuck. Drainless makes the recovery so much easier. Swelling occurs with tummy tucks of all kinds. There is flap swelling which is largely due to the lymphatic drainage, which is compromised in the first few months. It is often worse at the end of the da...
You'll see the best results from your tummy tuck if you're within a few pounds of your target weight, and you're confident you can maintain that weight long-term after your tummy tuck as well. At your current height and weight, you're at the high end of the normal range, just under obese. Being...
Tightening the muscles during a tummy tuck causes some discomfort. A lot of patients tend to protect themselves from pain by bending at the waist. So, what you are experiencing is somewhat normal.
My first bit of advice is for you to discuss this issue with your doctor and formulate a game plan...