Hello I had a TT done in Dominican 4 mos ago. I luv my results but have developed a seroma that have been drained 4x from a PS here in Chicago. I decided 2 go 2 my Primary cause the PS didnt want 2 drain anymore cause of risk. he referred me 2 a general surgeon which ordered me a CAT scan. My results show i have several cavities of fluid in my upper stomach. Will my insurance cover it. I have BCBS PPO. He refered me to the PS there. My appt in 3 days. Only surgery can remove cavity at this point
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Hello Mommy 760, It is not uncommon to have anxiety before or after surgery. There are very good medications to treat anxiety and relax the patient. I would discuss your concerns with the plastic surgeon and find out what their anesthesiologist recommends. All the best.
Dear sarahIn more complex tummy tucks, after massive weight loss or when combined with liposuction, drains tend to stay in longer. Most tummy tuck drains come out at one week but they can stay in longer. Compression and lowering salt intake might help. Most surgeons wait until the drainage is...
This is certainly a challenging question. The reasons for your changes in gas habits may be multi factorial. Sometimes your intestinal bacterial content can change after even a short course of antibiotics, which you may have had after surgery. Aditionally, the changes in your abdominal wall may...
