Had a tt 8 weeks ago and I wear my compression garmet 24/7, but my swelling never cycles. It honestly looks the same 24/7. I have the healthiest diet of anyone I know. No carbs, minimal salt, and only water. I HAVE LOST WEIGHT since surgery and still have zero shape. I received muscle repair, and Lipo. I dont believe it is visceral fat as when I lay down it caves in. Did mr fail? Is it possible its swelling that is horrible 24/7? Dr just says lymphedema and he doesnt suspect a seroma
i have had 4 ceasarean sections & my stomach muscles have completely gone, the overhang affects my everyday life in that im unable to even put my own socks on, im house bound as im unable to walk far as i also suffer with lymphodema in my right leg,, my weight has soared to 19 stone my doctor is sending me to a clinic to help me lose the weight before i see a surgeon for a tummy tuck.
After an ultrasound and mri I met with my doctor to find out I had a hernia less than 1 inch and the mass seems to be dead fat cells that have not been eliminated through my lymph system. When I had my consultation I made a point several times to mention that I had lymphedema on my lower right side due to a motorcycle accident in 2004. I was told this would not be a problem. Now I am left with a hard mass of dead fat about the size of a baseball.
I had a mastectomy/DIEP flap surgery in March of this year. My tummy is still painfully swollen, sometimes worse than other times depending on the time of day and the extent of my activity. I'm up 3 pant sizes and can't stand any sort of waist band. The swelling is above and below the incision site, sometimes all the way from top of my rib cage to my pubic bone. Is permanent lymphedema possible after tummy tuck? Should I be getting massages, is there surgery that can help? Thank you!
I am a thin, physically fit woman of 50 - 5'4, 105 pds. My abdomen is in good shape with excellent muscle tone. I have loose skin on the abdomen, probably as a result of weight loss/age. Any non-surgical options? If surgery is the answer, would I need a full tummy tuck to just get rid of the skin? I do have secondary lymphedema in my left leg ( under control) and am hesitant to do anything that could further damage my lymphatic system. Thank you!
I am a very healthy 50 year old breast cancer survivor. I am schelduled for a tummy tuck next month. I had mild lymph edema of my trunk following my mastectomy and implants which has completely resolved, should I take any special precautions with my tummy tuck? I will be stopping my tamoxifen and using lovenox after the surgery. All thoughts are appreciated!!