Question:
How long for some till back in regular clothing after panni-removal?

It has been 4 1/2 weeks since hernia repair(major) with gall blader removal and Tummy tuck. 6 pounds skin removed. I know it takes a while for swelling to go down. Even though I look smaller, I cannot even button pants that were not tight before surgery!I am not worried about it, just was curious to how long some of you took to get into regular clothes. Thanks...    — Marie A. (posted on April 1, 2003)

April 1, 2003
I'm relieved to read your question because I am almost 4 weeks post tt and I can't fit into all my pre-tuck clothes yet either! My surgeon says the swelling can take around 6 weeks to go away. I'm not to worried... even if I haven't lost a size, it looks 100% better!
   — Karla K.

April 1, 2003
I had mine at the end of Nov and it took 6 to 8 weeks for the swelling to subside. Give it time, not to worry.
   — Tammy N.