Left drain was removed a little over 2 weeks ago since fluid was under 25 cc, drainage was green, was told they had never seen that before. Swab taken of area, small amount of bacteria present, antibiotics switched from Keflex to Cipro. Lower abdomen still considerably swollen.
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If you are feeling the plication sutures, it may get better with time as the body heals. If it persists, it can be difficult to treat without making an incision over ther region to remove it.
I agree that it should be a covered procedure but most insurance companies do not agree! I have had many patients after loosing a lot of weight after gastric bypass and having skin problems who are not covered. You could apopeal but these processes may take a year or more. I am offering a...
This is difficult to determine without an examination or physical examination or photo. It is unlikely that your muscles have loosened at 5 weeks and more likely that you are experiencing edema (swelling) or possibe seroma as the cause of your lower abdominal swelling. Improper wear of a garment...
