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Skin Died After Tummy Tuck!

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I had lost 90 ponds and decided to do a tummy tuck...

ilovetwilightJanuary 24, 2010
$5,695

I had lost 90 ponds and decided to do a tummy tuck on dec 17, 09 and now I have necrosis (skin death) in front of my belly. I'm 27, non smoker, not a diabetic...

the doctor is taking good care of me, he sees me every week. but now my tummy is kinda ruined!!!

need some words of encouragement!

why did this happen? I dont have a hole, yet, but the skin first looked burned then the doctor removed it and now i have an open wound of 3-4 inches. Is this the doctors fault? could he have prevented it? has this happened to anyone out there? did you heal? what did it look like after it healed? could the doctor fix the scar?

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Glitterbabe76
January 27, 2010
Ilovetwilight, So sorry that this happened to you. I hope that your recovery is smooth and quick! Trust your doctor, I'm sure it'll all turn out in the end, just give it time.
ilovetwilight
February 14, 2010
Thanks Speedracer! Please check the reply I gave to Imarnn for the update on my status... Thanks again!!! :-)
Sheerpink
February 1, 2010
if your open wound is in the center of your incision, this can happen. it can be very tough for the blood to flow to that part of the body after it's been cut. Everyone is different. I had about an inch area that was very stubborn to heal. My doctor actually re-cut that area and stitched it again after the other areas healed and then it just healed normally. likely because the nerves and blood vessels had finally reconnected.
ilovetwilight
February 14, 2010
thank you for sharing your experience with me. Its been very helpful... i'm trying to be patient! please see the reply i made to Imarnn for my current status.
lmarnn
February 2, 2010
Dying skin at the incision site is not real common, but it does happen. I had TT in May 09 and had necrosis in 5 small areas, biggest at 2"x2" deep and others various smaller. We debridded for 3 weeks and then I went to a wound center and got a wound vac which healed them up in about 7 weeks. I will have a scar revision this spring I hope. Im still thrilled with my decision:)
ilovetwilight
February 14, 2010
Hey Imarnn! Let me give you an update: I've ben debridded 3 times and I've been using a vac for weeks now... It's not bad, except the cost! My insurance wont cover it, so I'm paying $800 a week for the treatment and I am on sick leave. I just hope everything turns out all right... but let me tell you: I am sooooo sorry I did this! My parents and my boyfriend have been inmensely worried, My bank account is going down (well, my savings!) and sincethe doctor ordered me to drink a bunch of vitamin supplements like centrum, vit C, Zinc, 2 bottles of boost a day and a high protein diet, I'm gaining weight!!!! Thank you for sharing your experience with me, it really gives me hope that someday I might be "normal" again! :-) Oohhh!!! If I could turn back time...
krystal1970
May 17, 2010
let me know about the revision.... although I cant have one for a year my surgeon said, I might think about it as I am really not happy with how it looks right now :(
Never say never
February 12, 2010
I am sorry to hear what has happened. I know that is a risk with a tummy tuck but from the research I did, it sounded like although it may look bad right now, it will heal and not look that much different in the end. Some doctors say that although it is not fun and it prolongs healing, it does not greatly affect the outcome of the procedure. Hang in there and I wish you the best!
ilovetwilight
February 14, 2010
Thank you for your kind words... I really appreciate it! See the reply i made to Imarnn for my current status. Byee!!
dor
February 21, 2010
I am really sorry to hear about what happen to you, just hang in there and i am sure if you do have a good and caring surgeon he will make sure everthing goes well. Some stories at times makes me feel really sad, however i am praying for you. I really hope you get this over with soon. good luck. Please keep me posted.
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