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Anyone have a seroma??

By Happy135 on 19 Apr 2011

I have a seroma and there's not a lot of discussion on it. I was just wondering if there were other women who have dealt with this and how long they had to deal with it. Any input is great. My first drainage was 115, 2nd- 102 and 3rd- 135!! Very frustrated with this.

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keepthefaith 21 Apr 2011
Hello. I have posted a picture of what I think is a seroma. I had little drained yesterday. But there is only swelling under my stitches in one area.
Happy135 2 May 2011
Did you ever get it checked out an find out if it was really a seroma
3boys 1princess 2 May 2011
I think I may have 2. On 2 seperate places on my incision it is like a large blister. It finally opened up in a small hole and is draining by itself. Doc said this is a good sign so that he didn't have to go in there and do it. I have an appt on Thursday and we will see if he aspirates it then.
I will keep you posted.
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 1 May 2011

Here's what some doctors have to say about a seroma in a woman who had a tummy tuck with a resulting seroma. Hope it helps.

Katie C 6 May 2011
Yes I developed seroma a week after my TT. I go in twice a week to the doc and he uses a syringe to remove the liquid. It is not painful as the area is still numb, But it is a huge inconvenience. Over and above my binder garment a also have to wear a waist binder to keep the area as tight as possible.

I am hoping that this will be over soon
Happy135 7 May 2011
How long gas it been for u that u have been getting your drained and how much fluid does your ps usually drain each time
Katie C 27 May 2011
Hi there, wondering how you are doing?/ is your seroma all gone?? mine lasted two weeks. all is good now. x x x
Happy135 27 May 2011
My seroma is now only outputting 8 cc. Did the area where your seroma was leave a slight bulge from the scar tissue? What amount did your doc stop draining your seroma.
Katie C 28 May 2011
Your body will be able to absorb 8cc on its own now. My PS stopped removing seroma at 5cc. Now there is none. I have no bulge at all.
Happy135 28 May 2011
I still have a bulge but mine was at the top of my stomach area. My doc said that the scar tissue has formed around the pocket so in a couple of months he will do lipo to make that bulge flat whenever all of my swelling goes down.
Katie C 28 May 2011
How many weeks post are you???
Happy135 28 May 2011
I will be 9 weeks p/o on tues
Katie C 3 Jun 2011
Hi again, sorry I have not responded for so long, been very busy at work,hopefully by now your seroma is much better.
at nine weeks how is your swelling?? I am still swollen and am almost 7 weeks post op. do you fit into your clothes yet?
What scar therapy are you doing??
Happy135 3 Jun 2011
You're fine I completely understand! My seroma is completely gone now. Yesterday my doc tried to get fluid an only 1 cc came out lol. My swelling is alot better! Its not really bad even after I workout. I never wear tight clothes I wear alot of dresses and leggings so my clothes have always fit. I had my breast done also so at 10 weeks post op I can barely tell that I had surgery besides the discomfort of my when I cough and such. How are you feeling? I haven't started scar therapy yet I was too consumed by the seroma ( thats my excuse)
Katie C 4 Jun 2011
I plan on doing my breast next winter, dont think I can handle both at once.You are very brave.Soo glad to hear your seroma has cleared up, what a relief!!!I did have lipo done to my inner and outer thighs at the same time as the tummy tuck. The worst is that I havent worked out since my TT, the lipo and seroma are my excuse!!!LOL!!!

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