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Is it normal to have fluid accumulate in your foot after a foot surgery?
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Yes: All surgery has a component of swelling to it while healing.
Answered 12/20/2013
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Swelling: Is common after most surguries. It is part of the normal healing process. Ideally, one would want it to be kept to a minimum. Follow, your docs post op protocol, and direct any questions specific to your surgery to them.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Fluid: Yes - it is a normal part of healing. However your surgeon wants this to be at a minimum. See him/her for assistance with this.
Answered 12/20/2013
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