Belly has fluid in it after TT when should I be concerned? 4 weeks post op

kzak 29 Jun 2012

I found PS that was wilinh to see me today. The appt went great!! :) She was amazinh and so kind. She said I dony have to much but wants to see me back next Thursday to check on me and if it is still there she will remove the fluid. Thank you for all the comments and concerns. :) I feel so much better I found her. I feel like there is hood people in this world and I am so grateful.

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 28 Jun 2012

Oh good. I hope it goes well!

kzak 28 Jun 2012

I found a doc that will see me tom at for $100.00 bucks. I called alot one of them wanted $1000. I hope she can help me. :(

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 28 Jun 2012

Yeah, I'm sorry you're going through this. Sadly, that's the risk of not being treated near your home. (I'm glad you didn't leave the country at least). Have you tried posting a question and photo in RealSelf's Doctor Q&A community? You might be able to get some guidance there. Keep us posted!

kzak 28 Jun 2012

I spoke to my doc in Cali (Plastic Surgeon);and emailed him pictures and he saidvI look fine right now to continue to take it easy and the fluid should be absorbed by my body. But from what I have read this is not true. So I will wait a few days and see what happens. No surgeons will see me here in Mass. I did find one and he wants $500.00 kyst for me to walk in the door and then extra $$$ for any procedure that needs to be done. I worry that I will end up having to pay tons of $$$ to correct this. I went to Cali because I have 2 children and my freind offered to take care of me. So it madecsense

kzak 28 Jun 2012

For me to go so I could heal. I was there for 2 1/2 weeks. They told me everything looked great!! I was never told of the risks of me doing this out of state. I think any surgeon that is coming in from another state should have to tell there patient that if there are complications this this and this can happen and so you can plan ahead and makevsure you have someone that will see you when you get home if you need to be seen. I am so upset about it and scared. So I guess I see tge one guy here thatcwill see me or go to the ER. The doc in Cali's nurse told me I need to see someone when I look 3 months prego. Right now I just have a little pocket above my scar that when I touch it it looks like a waterbed. Idk what to do!!!

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 27 Jun 2012

Sorry you're dealing with this a month after your procedure. You should contact your surgeon who can advise you if you'll need follow up care.