One week ago I had a full abdominalplasty, muscle repair, and lipo on the upper and lower abdomen and flanks. I feel fine and can walk up right with little pain. But the swelling! I drink water constantly but I'm still 8 pounds heavier than I was when he did the surgery! When am I going to be able to fit into my clothes again? The swelling is especially bad in the upper abdomen.
September 28, 2015
Answer: Swelling after a tummy tuck. Be nice to yourself, stop stressing and hide the scale! it is normal for there to be swelling and fluid retention after surgery. Continue to wear your compression garment, follow your doctors instructions about getting up and moving around. This is all a part of the healing process. Be patient, relax, and be confident that you will be looking fantastic in a few weeks time.
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September 28, 2015
Answer: Swelling after a tummy tuck. Be nice to yourself, stop stressing and hide the scale! it is normal for there to be swelling and fluid retention after surgery. Continue to wear your compression garment, follow your doctors instructions about getting up and moving around. This is all a part of the healing process. Be patient, relax, and be confident that you will be looking fantastic in a few weeks time.
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November 26, 2015
Answer: Swelling All of this weight is meaningless. You will lose it again. It is a combination of things, but is mostly due to swelling. Be patient.
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November 26, 2015
Answer: Swelling All of this weight is meaningless. You will lose it again. It is a combination of things, but is mostly due to swelling. Be patient.
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June 12, 2016
Answer: Tips to help swelling Swelling is common after surgery and you'll find that it adds the pounds as well. Allow yourself a couple of months for the majority of swelling to subside, as this is generally how long it takes. You'll find that your weight will gradually reduce as the swelling subsides.Tips to help swelling:drink fresh water and go to the washroom regularlycut down on saltleisurely walk around to keep your circulation goingwear your compression garment as advisedPlease talk to your surgeon if swelling is of particular concern, as they may be able to help you with advice specific to your situation. Best of luck!
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June 12, 2016
Answer: Tips to help swelling Swelling is common after surgery and you'll find that it adds the pounds as well. Allow yourself a couple of months for the majority of swelling to subside, as this is generally how long it takes. You'll find that your weight will gradually reduce as the swelling subsides.Tips to help swelling:drink fresh water and go to the washroom regularlycut down on saltleisurely walk around to keep your circulation goingwear your compression garment as advisedPlease talk to your surgeon if swelling is of particular concern, as they may be able to help you with advice specific to your situation. Best of luck!
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