HarrietNative

Drainage and Swelling After Recent Tummy Tuck

I wanted to find out if anyone has experienced a sharp "discomfort" on the right side of my stomach (halfway between my belly button and my side). As time passes, I only have the pain every so often instead of every day. My belly button appeared to be healing nicely, but it looks like it's closing up. However, tonight in noticed that my belly button had some drainage during the day that dried. I took a Q-tip to wipe the excess drainage from by navel that wasn't dry and my belly button started to bleed and run down my stomach. There is some discomfort on the side of my belly button, but no pain. My tummy tuck was almost 3 months ago. What's going on? Any ideas or similar experiences?

I am POD 15 and I have had no problem eating. Is something wrong with me? I keep wondering if I'm going to gain back the 70 lbs I lost pre-op since my appetite appears to have been unaffected by the surgery and my exercise regime has been temporarily suspended.

Thanks, fpoole. How much swelling? Can you wear your same clothes? When did you resume activity? How do you define "more active"? Sorry for all the questions.