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8 Days Post-op and Feeling Lost...- Destin, FL

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I am a 33 year old mom of two. I had a tt and lipo...

LadymamaladeOctober 3, 2012
$10,750

I am a 33 year old mom of two. I had a tt and lipo with Dr. Ennis on Sept 25th and am torn about how I feel. On the one hand, my scar is nice and low and looks like it will be easily covered. On the other hand, no one from the Dr's office has called to check on me. I have a ton of swelling from the lipo of my hips which makes me look deformed. I was only given a binder for the tummy tuck, not a compression garment for my hips/thighs. I am hoping that once the swelling goes down I will look normal. I was told by a nurse that I would come in to have my drains removed once the output was below a certain amount, but she wouldn't tell me what that amount was. It has been 8 days but I have no idea when my drains will be removed...

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Lawrence Scott Ennis, MD, FACS

Lawrence Scott Ennis, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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oceansailor
October 3, 2012
Oh honey this is a hard time you call that office right now and tell them you need some answers now?!!! So sorry I am 13 days po and so swollen my drain was removed the next day!? All are different love and peace you
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tummytucktommy
October 3, 2012
First of all, I'm sorry for tge lack of support. We've got yourback here. I suggest buying some spanx, whichever one covers all of your work sites, and where them under your binder. And, call your doc if you experience anything that doesn't feel like soreness. My drains came out wgen my fluid fell below 20ccs. Count on that or there abouts. The ugliness is normal. Just hanf in there. You, must however, drink lits if water and move as much as you can. This helps your circulation and will help the bruising. Just give it time....and lots of it.
MakeMeOver36
October 3, 2012
Oh no! You should def call the doctors office and see about getting a followup asap, especially if your having concerns. Best of luck!!
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tummytucktommy
October 3, 2012
Pardon the typos...on fone. :-)
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Gemkix79
October 3, 2012
You should have had a follow up already with your ps. And compression garment for your hip and thighs. They should have provided you with that or recommended you buy one before your surgery. You need to call and get in. Every ps works different as far as the output of your drains. Sorry your so confused. I hope things gets better soon. It's so tough but your still so early and right in swell hell!!! Don't judge your results for at least 3-4 months. But call your ps and get yourself checked out.
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