Is it normal to have 25 lbs removed and only 9 lbs. register on the scale post op?

December 5, 2011
Asked By:lcollette in Moncton

Hi , I had a tummy tuck 9 days ago. They removed 13.6 lbs od stomach fat and approx 4.5 kg of fat from liposuction. All together he removed apprx 25 lbs. on my scale it shows only 9 pds lower. i am still swollen. but i would like to know if it will come off as the doctor said he removed 25 lbs approx.

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