I had a body lift done along with a fat transfer to my bottom. I weighted 224 before I got the drains removed and currently, 3 months later, I am 244 pounds. The doctors told me not to freak out because I'm basically eating and sitting around the house. I am also aware that my body is still swollen and I am retaining fluids, Once I get back in in the working world, it should come off. I must admit, I am on summer break and not eating as clean as I usually do. PLEASE HELP, I'M FREAKING OUT.
What is the timeline for recovery from a circumferential low body lift? I know total recovery is 4-6 weeks and drains are used the first 3 weeks and anti-pain meds for the first month. Am I missing something? Thanks!
Had LBL 7/24/18 healing pretty well but my pubic region is hard and swollen and tender. Post op week 1 first drain came out of that area. Post op week 2 second drain came out of that area. This is the only thing that is painful or causing a ton of discomfort. Ive massages the area checked nothing looks infected. Is is normal? Anything I can do?
I had surgery March 1st. At first the drains werent working so they took them out. Within 2 days, my stomach filled up again and the drains had to be put back in. My incision opened up and I had to pack it. Its now so deformed and Im wondering if it will go away eventually or if itll always be like this. If its going to stay like this, should I request a modification?
i am 6 weeks post circumferential body lift. I developed a large seroma in my lower ab/pubic are , PS was able to drain out 500 ml and placed a new JP drain. It has been one week and my fluid out put is 75 ml in 24 hour period. I have compression garment on but feel swollen in lower ab/pubic area. I had someone suggest to me to lay flat in bed and place a flat 5 pound weight on the lower ab and see if it helps. Is this safe/effective?
I have had my drains in now for 17 days. I had a lower body lift, breast lift/small implants, lipo w/fat to butt. I am still producing over 50cc in each drain per 24hr period. They are uncomfortable and cause discomfort sleeping. What are the risks if I have my drains removed in a few days (like day 20) and they are still outputting more than 50cc?