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I've gone thru laparotomy fr ov. cyst on 15, oct.'13.now i've healed completely.i'm hvng excess fat ovr my belly suggst me exercise & diet.i'm19y&45kg?
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Nothing special: Your weight seems spot on.No special diet or exercise needed. You may have some skin overlap of the scar, as the scar initially contracts. This will improve over 9-12 months. You have no activity restrictions this far out. Good luck.
Answered 9/3/2017
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