Frustration! I don't think this is normal.... Seromas, additional surgery, more drains after a Tummy Tuck?

April 28, 2014
Asked By:Tfgafg1

 I had RNY and as a result I maintained a 135 lbs weight loss. 1/31/14 I had abdominoplasty & pannectomy. 5 weeks ago I developed a seroma. The 1st drainage results in 450 cc's; 2nd last week was 250 cc's. 3 days later it is back. The PS wants me to leave a drain in but I am afraid of infection and he indicated that I may have to have it surgically removed. Is that a lot of fluid to be draining so long after surgery? is it wise to put in a drain? How invasive is the seroma removal surgery?

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