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Tense Stomach Muscles After Lipo?

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I had abdominal lipo in Nov 2011 and again in June 2012 as part of fat graphing to rebuild my breasts after mastectomy. Since then, my stomach muscles are very very tense and uncomfortable. The only time I do not notice the tension is when I am laying down and the muscles are not engaged. It seems that my stomach wants to suck in all on it's own and I really have to concentrate to try and get those muscles to relax. I sometimes feel better if I wear my compression garment. Ideas on why?

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