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tummy tuck swelling

On Monday the 19 th it will be one month for my tummy tuck.

I still have a lot of swelling and discomfort when I try to sleep on my sides.

Is this normal and when will it go away or how long will it take.

I will be returing to work in 2 weeks.
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When dose the swelling go down.I have a big bump under my belly button.

When I lay down it gose away, is this normale.

Numness from the belly button down is this nornal.
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Discomfort following any surgery varies from patient to patient and with the magnitude and details of the procedure performed.  For most major surgery, the turning point when patients feels really well is typically by six weeks.  Your surgeon should be in a position to advise you if your healing process is normal.
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