problems with swelling 2 months post op

[KristieAtkinson 589]

I had a corset trunkplasty with Tummy Tuck muscle tightening on May 28th. I am now almost completely healed but I keep putting on Fluid (Water weight) and right now my belly is noticeably swollen, lower & upper belly. Has anyone else had this problem?

I always swell more when I don't wear my binder or Spanx style body suit. Is this normal?

[mylifeinpink 349]

Yep, I'm 4 weeks ahead of you, and mine just stopped swelling daily last week~ this is the first week that I have not worn my prescribed compression garment~ I still wear one when cycling, but that's just for comfort~

You should start noticing a slow down pretty soon, BUT everyone is so different, so in your bodies time. My Dr told me, and I have read it can take 6-12 months for the swelling to go away completely, and I have read longer in some.

<3

Missy~

I had a corset trunkplasty with Tummy Tuck muscle tightening on May 28th. I am now almost completely healed but I keep putting on Fluid (Water weight) and right now my belly is noticeably swollen, lower & upper belly. Has anyone else had this problem?

I always swell more when I don't wear my binder or Spanx style body suit. Is this normal?

[KristieAtkinson 589]

Yep' date=' I'm 4 weeks ahead of you, and mine just stopped swelling daily last week~ this is the first week that I have not worn my prescribed compression garment~ I still wear one when cycling, but that's just for comfort~

You should start noticing a slow down pretty soon, BUT everyone is so different, so in your bodies time. My Dr told me, and I have read it can take 6-12 months for the swelling to go away completely, and I have read longer in some.

<3

Missy~

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Thank you so much. I was really starting to stress out. My lower belly is pooched like those cute pregnant skinny girls. I was so flat when I came home from the hospital. Now? Not so much. :-/

[mylifeinpink 349]

Thank you so much. I was really starting to stress out. My lower belly is pooched like those cute pregnant skinny girls. I was so flat when I came home from the hospital. Now? Not so much. :-/

Just seriously stay on your protein- because a couple lbs WILL sneak on quick and it will go right there!!! You'll be able to see it too.

But yes the swelling should subside soon.

I still have a little in my back off and on where they did the lipo- and that's the only pain I still have.

You're doing awesome girl!!!!

[KristieAtkinson 589]

Just seriously stay on your protein- because a couple lbs WILL sneak on quick and it will go right there!!! You'll be able to see it too.

But yes the swelling should subside soon.

I still have a little in my back off and on where they did the lipo- and that's the only pain I still have.

You're doing awesome girl!!!!

Thank you. I have not been drinking my Water like I'm supposed to but my Protein is between 100-125 daily. My plastic surgeon says this is why I am healing so well from my abscess.

[coops 1,790]

Hey!

I'm 4mths post TT with lower ab muscle repair and BL. I still swell, pretty much daily, especially after exercise. I used to wear my binder a lot too, more so at bed time... and that certainly helped to a certain point. Over the last two weeks I have stopped it - occasionally wearing it to bed if I feel super swollen - and the swelling is still there, albeit better.

Sounds like you are doing well... but I just wanted you to know that all is normal with the swelling and it can last for many, many months post op.

[mylifeinpink 349]

Thank you. I have not been drinking my Water like I'm supposed to but my Protein is between 100-125 daily. My plastic surgeon says this is why I am healing so well from my abscess.

Yes!!! The Protein is huge.

Grey job girl

[KristieAtkinson 589]

Hey!

I'm 4mths post TT with lower ab muscle repair and BL. I still swell' date=' pretty much daily, especially after exercise. I used to wear my binder a lot too, more so at bed time... and that certainly helped to a certain point. Over the last two weeks I have stopped it - occasionally wearing it to bed if I feel super swollen - and the swelling is still there, albeit better.

Sounds like you are doing well... but I just wanted you to know that all is normal with the swelling and it can last for many, many months post op.[/quote']

Now that you mention it, it does seem to swell worse after I exercise. I just recently started back running. I had a complication so my dr would not release me to exercise until this week.

I am relieved to know that I am not the only one.