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Tummy Tuck with Lipo - Edmonton, AB
UPDATED FROM angelmom
So 4 wks now, and my incision opened up again and...
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so 4 wks now, and my incision opened up again and with bad smell and fluid came out! So discouraged and scared that my scar is gonna be F***-up!
Have to just gauze it again, no tape for a couple of wks....
Have to just gauze it again, no tape for a couple of wks....
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A
April 14, 2012
no, he said he doesn't think it looks infected (sent him the same pic i posted)...healing from the inside out and my body maybe rejecting the sutures?
told me to stop using the paper tape on my incision for a couple of wks b/c when i peel it off the tape to replace it, it kind of reopens the wound again. but then i'm scared that the scar will look like ASS:(
But i know it's more important to heal my incision!
told me to stop using the paper tape on my incision for a couple of wks b/c when i peel it off the tape to replace it, it kind of reopens the wound again. but then i'm scared that the scar will look like ASS:(
But i know it's more important to heal my incision!
WL
April 14, 2012
The nurses at the Royal Alex told me not to use peroxide full strength and to use saline solution. The peroxide kill the good bacteria so be sure to dilute It. She said I could use the diluted peroxide on my BB but not on the TT . Just a little info I recoeved yesterday and thought I would pass it on. All the best to you!
M
April 20, 2012
Hi Angel, iv been where u are, just make sure u keep it covered w gauze at all times until it dries and scab over, it may take awhile bcus mine took 3 1/2wks but it will close, and be very careful and limit ur bending until it close, its very depressing and discouraging but it will get better...trust me I know, mine were open wide bug they did not smell and were not infected but just were very gross and ugly to see lol, keep ur head up, it shall all pass
M
April 20, 2012
Oh...and change ur gauze at least 2-3 times a day, even if there's not much on them, change them anyway
A
April 20, 2012
not any leaking anymore, since about 1 week, but i'm still scared to tape it b/c i find when i peel off the tape to change it, it still pulls hard on the incision and i'm scared will peel off that little layer of skin i just spent a week building it!
BUT at the same time, want to start taping it b/c they say the first 6 wks is when its most beneficial to tape it for scarring purposes?
BUT at the same time, want to start taping it b/c they say the first 6 wks is when its most beneficial to tape it for scarring purposes?
NE
April 20, 2012
Maybe it would help to not take the tape off too often. And when you do - do it slowly in the shower?? best of luck!
M
April 20, 2012
Angel, just put a small piece of tape at the top of the gauze on ur stomach above the incision but don't put any at the bottom of the gauze bcus ur underwear will hold it down in place, that should help bcus it did for me
M
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UPDATED FROM angelmom
So i'm 2 wks 3 days now, and i'm sooo frustrated!!...
so i'm 2 wks 3 days now, and i'm sooo frustrated!! Noticed my incision had a horrible smell and saw yellow color insided the tape.
called my ps and he said to remove the tape clean it with peroxide and put gauze & polysporn over it.
So i did and yeah, right in the middle of my stomach was yellow pus and was bleeding! WTF, it was like it looked from day 1 of the fricken surgery!! I'm so discouraged and freaked out because now my husbands back at work! i have a little babysitter helping me for 3-4 hours out of the day but seriously!!
Going to see him on Monday. he says to dry it out, but then putting the polysporin on it still makes it goopy so i'm a little confused on what to do?
So i'm just laying here for the next couple of hours to dry it out, but then i'm paranoid about my swelling to get out of control because i'm not wearing any of the cg or girdle!!
My doctors not worried, but i am! he said sometimes your body rejects the sutures and maybe that's what happened? (am also wondering if it's me that [RS bleep] things up because i felt good and was reaching into the fridge or the odd time bending a bit)?
just anxious for monday to roll around so i can see him...i'm scared i'm gonna break down and get into the ugly cry when i see him!lol
called my ps and he said to remove the tape clean it with peroxide and put gauze & polysporn over it.
So i did and yeah, right in the middle of my stomach was yellow pus and was bleeding! WTF, it was like it looked from day 1 of the fricken surgery!! I'm so discouraged and freaked out because now my husbands back at work! i have a little babysitter helping me for 3-4 hours out of the day but seriously!!
Going to see him on Monday. he says to dry it out, but then putting the polysporin on it still makes it goopy so i'm a little confused on what to do?
So i'm just laying here for the next couple of hours to dry it out, but then i'm paranoid about my swelling to get out of control because i'm not wearing any of the cg or girdle!!
My doctors not worried, but i am! he said sometimes your body rejects the sutures and maybe that's what happened? (am also wondering if it's me that [RS bleep] things up because i felt good and was reaching into the fridge or the odd time bending a bit)?
just anxious for monday to roll around so i can see him...i'm scared i'm gonna break down and get into the ugly cry when i see him!lol
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B
April 2, 2012
Angel-dont worry I think most of the reason the incicions open is mor form the garments pulling on them versus actions we are doing, I have a tiny little spot that is like that and its true sometimes it is just a stitch nothing to worry about just clean as he said I know you will feel much better after you see the doc I always do, we get all worked up in our head that something terrible is happening!
NE
T
April 11, 2012
I just read what happend! Did you see dr? How is it now ? You look very swollen in last pic ... Not trying to alarm you but that's what i looked like day 4 post op and it was from walking up and down steps second day. Make sure you take it easy . I know easier said then done but you have to! Do you have little kids ,???
B
April 11, 2012
Hey what is happening, you last posted on 4/1 how are you doing now with the incision? Is it all healed up? Let us know! We are thinking of you!!
A
April 11, 2012
ya, i have a 22 month old, 3 & 5 yr old. I find i'm still swollen! My Vajay-jay is still really swollen and i my sides are not even.
i ended up doing peeling the tape off and cleaning it with peroxide, (think it was the begining of infection and i caught it in time). had to cover it with non-stick gauze and it took a week to close back up. - Will be 4 wks tomorrow!! Can't wait for these next 2 wks to fly! Still having trouble sleeping! When did u start sleeping on your side or w/o being propped up with pillows?
i ended up doing peeling the tape off and cleaning it with peroxide, (think it was the begining of infection and i caught it in time). had to cover it with non-stick gauze and it took a week to close back up. - Will be 4 wks tomorrow!! Can't wait for these next 2 wks to fly! Still having trouble sleeping! When did u start sleeping on your side or w/o being propped up with pillows?
T
April 11, 2012
Omg you are even more busy then me! I have 11 3 and 2 yr old ! It was awhile before I slept on side at least 2 months or more don't really remember but I'm pretty sure its When your comfortable doIn so ! For me it sucked bad bc I not only sleep on my side but I sleep kinda in a twisted positions! Very strange ... Anyhow glad all is well with you!! Got me scared when I read your last update !
UPDATED FROM angelmom
Awwww Maaaan……..guess what’s back! My...
Awwww Maaaan……..guess what’s back! My fricken appetite!!
Was so hoping to get another week or 2, taking advantage of nothing appealing to me so I can lose another 4 lbs!! This was helping me loose the weight I gained from Mexico:(
Oh well, back to reality and portion controlling now!
Was so hoping to get another week or 2, taking advantage of nothing appealing to me so I can lose another 4 lbs!! This was helping me loose the weight I gained from Mexico:(
Oh well, back to reality and portion controlling now!
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MF
B
March 30, 2012
Angel-now I found you, you look super! I think listen to your body it will tell you what you can and cannot do, I went back to work I sit at a computer but when I get home I am ready for a recliner and a lay down, I guess that has been the hardest thing, getting my energy back. I am so regimented with diet and exercise and now missing the whole exercise piece I feel off base sort of! It gets easier be glad for the boredom, I would have loved one more week off work!
Does your ps have you on antibiotics ? That's horrible that your going through this! On a good note it does happen and I've seen women heal beautifully after it finally closes up!