My surgery was March 2016. Just before my one year post-op visit I started getting pain in my abdomen (nothing to do with the incision, the pain is much higher). At that point I had gained about 10lbs since the surgery. Since then, however, I've probably put on an additional 5-10lbs. I feel more of a pressure than pain, but it's extremely uncomfortable. Sometimes I feel like there's a knot in my stomach. I'm going for an endoscopy next week to see if there are any other issues. Any thoughts?
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Based on your descriptions, you possibly have a seroma build up. It would be best to schedule an appointment with your surgeon for an in-person examination.
Questions like this are always best evaluated by your existing plastic surgeon. If you can't see him/her, it may be difficult to find a board certified plastic surgeon who would see you but fees will likely be incurred. Seromas can get infected or become chronic both of which...
The recommended BMI is less than 30. This is the recommendation of the American society of plastic surgery. The reason simply, is increased chance of complications. These include but limited to, pulmonary embolus, deep venous thrombosis, delayed wound healing and increase infection rate.
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