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Upper Abdominal Swelling 3 years after full tummy tuck

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Angelica Giron, MD answered this Tummy Tuck Risks And Complications
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Hi,my favorite fix is a sauna then cool swimming pool and laps at your best comfort level ,then repeat sauna it melts the water off .
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hi! i am having the same results. my surgeon told me I was fat. i have moved out of state and am not sure what to do. Shouldn't my original surgeon fix this for free??
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I have the same problems
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Same here. The sharp pains are worse after sex. Tired of looking 4 month pregnant!
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i am in the same boat and about to consult with my surgeon. who was your surgeon?
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Hi , was did ever resolved for you ? I am 6 months post tummy tuck and I wake up flat but a few hours later my stomach is full , distended and uncomfortable due to the tight skin. I was told I have a weak abdominal wall and to work out but I did t pay all this money to work out !? I'm hoping I just part of the healing process. Did this ever resolve for you ?
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Thank you for your post and advice. 10 weeks post surgery and having lots of bloating and moving my bowels. Don't want to live on laxatives, but after about 5 days I just can't NOT use them. I walk 3 miles a day and swim 5 days per week. Cleared by doctor to return swimming next week, but worried a little. I'm 68, 4'10", 125 lbs., take no meds. Pleased with how I look, no more belly fat after 2 c-sections. Will try probiotics, watermelon, and more water. Definitely look into trying massage. Remaining hopeful.
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I have the same problem extreme swelling and bloating from my belly button up to my bra. After I eat breakfast or even just water my belly starts swelling, even before dinner I look 6 months pregnant. Most of the time I don't even eat dinner because I'm just so UNCOMFORTABLE!!! My PS surgeon wants to put mesh in that whole area because my fascia seems very weak. I'm afraid because this will be my 2 no TT and I'm afraid this won't work!!! I'm so scared to do it but I'm in agony and so miserable!!
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I am 4 years post tummy tuck and have the same issues and have been tested for everything. Clean bill of health. I feel like fluid is still in my stomach area. I'm open to suggestions.
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How are you doing now?
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It's freaking me out reading all of these responses. This is a problem!! I have the same swelling but now I also have major stomach issues. I can hardly eat anything without having abdominal pain. Sounds like there's nothing we can do.
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I have the same issue. I'm almost 3 years out from my surgery and I've been miserable with this. But I also have stomach pain to go along with it. What to do...
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I journaled my recovery on YouTube. I am 5 years past the tummy tuck & I had the stomach muscles sewn back together. Avoid large meals&Sodium. We are similar to a gastric bypass. Workout too it helps. No Chinese food or Soy it will hurt bad & swell. So sorry it bloats &hurts but u can avoid it!

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We swell when we eat high sodium foods or big meals. Eat small portions and avoid chips, Chinese food, gassy stuff. Tummy tucks painfully force you to change your way of eating to stay pain free. Stitching&Less internal space has something to do with it. Workout with cardio and dumbells daily and it helps. Coffee makes you go #2 relieving lots of pressure. Stick to fruit & veggies but really limit spinach because it's hard to digest and will bloat you. Warm baths make bloating issues feel better and gently massage your abdomen clockwise. 5 years past-Jeannie Jones I journaled my tummy tuck on YouTube under my name. Best wishes...

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Thank you Sarah, I so needed to hear that. I have so much guilt for ever having my body tampered with and am now suffering the consequences. I need to just depend on my savior who has already forgiven me for this painful mistake. God bless you and thanks again.
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