My drains were removed 2 weeks ago after a tummy tuck/lipo in the flanks procedure. In one of the areas where the drain was I have a scab that has not healed with the appearance of puss around it. I call my ps and they are putting me on Bactrim DS, does this sound like normal procedure and does it look alarming? Also there seems to be a small bump at the end. Thank you for your time.
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A DIEP flap is not a tummy tuck, even though you may have had some skin removed. The flap moves muscle from the stomach into the breast. You waist is likely to widen and swelling can be extensive along the surgical area which is from pubis to chest.This does not mean there is no problem - there...
If you have a medical condition such as hypothyroidism then you will need to have medical clearance prior to considering surgery. I would also be good if you could get your weight down about 50 pounds prior to surgery. If you absolultely can not lose weigth you would most likely be okay
You need to be calling your surgeon's office for problems right after surgery. The stripping can put suction pressure on a nerve, causing intense pain. I personally do not have patients strip drains.