I had a pannelectomy 4 weeks ago had 2 drains in The LFT came out @ the follow up The RT came out last week with the staples RT had issues draining 0ml a day sometimes 63ml a day Ugh Almost immediately after surgery the right side felt like a softball under the skin He tried to drain it with needle but the weeks that followed I'm still with this (seroma?) Under my new tummy :( He said I may need surgery Any suggestions to avoid that My surgeon is the best its just a weekend i'm trying self help
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Thank you for your question. When it comes to a panniculectomy, it’s not strictly about your BMI, but more so about your overall health and the medical necessity of the procedure. While some surgeons may take BMI into account, it’s more important to consider factors such as:
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Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your 125-pound weight loss! I recommend that you aim to get down to your desired weight before considering surgery. Once you’ve achieved your goal weight, it would be best to go straight for a tummy tuck rather than a panniculectomy first, so y...
Hello and thank you for your question. This is a common complaint with drains unfortunately. I recommend applying a dab of triple antibiotic ointment covered by split 4x4 gauze (you can cut it your self half way down the middle) and slide the gauze around the tube and use paper tape to hold i...