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1 year post tummy tuck, lipo and muscle repair - constant swelling and inflammation. What can improve this? (Photos)

Female, 57 yrs old, height 5 4" 174lbs, pre op weight 158 lbs. I look like im pregnant at the end of the day, uncomfortable all the time. Get full when eating in minutes. Im active, work eveeyday, I am a busy person. I have had numerous lymphatic massages, been taped to help drainage. I have seen my primary doctor regularly everything is good. I dont know what to do anymore. Please advise, thank you!

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