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Weight The Same After Reduction, Shouldn't It Be Lower? When Does Swelling Subside?

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Had breast reduction surgery on Sept 27. Weight went up after surgery and now is back to pre-surgery level. But since I had several pounds of breast tissue removed, shouldn't I weigh less?

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