6 day post op, is weight gain (10 lbs) and swelling to non op areas normal?

May 6, 2014
Asked By:nana26

I am 6 days post op on left side 5 on right and thighs. I am 57 yrs old and had lipo with skin tightening laser to my full back, love handles, full stomach and inner thighs to below knees. I weighed 170 at time of surgery and work a very physically demanding job but do little outside exercise other than my work. I have stayed down since surgery. I am a smoker (approx 1/3 pack cut to 1 per day week before). My left leg and foot along with abs are the worst swelling.

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