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I had a lbl at the end of January and I am wearing the same size I know that they removed 15 pounds of skin, but its very frustrating to be in the same size. I was wondering if anyone else ha dthe same issue ( I will probably be the only one)? I am still wearing the binder for the next 3 weeks and there may be a bit of swelling but still I am sad. Hubby says well your butt is alot smaller and you dont have a pouch (he's very loving and encouraging) Please help. Thanks

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Oh, dear. I'm sure that is very frustrating.

I don't have an answer for you. Maybe a suggestion that you wait until the binder comes off and and all the swelling goes down before you get too caught up in your size.

Sorry, I know that's not much help.

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Swelling is common and will hide the actual results for many months. Something else to keep in mind, there's a big difference between squeezing into a size and fitting into it well. My Tummy Tuck only changed my waist size an inch or so, but it really changed the shape.

Give it time.

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Yeh my waist is the same size as was prior to the surgery but my butt definately got smaller and my pants do fit looser on my hips, butt and lower stomach so we shall see, its only been 5 weeks.

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