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I do not believe that the present of a seroma would increase any risk of air travel. You may have increased discomfort from sitting but no overall increase in risk of hurting your results for getting a blood clot or other possible problems.
Hello Amanda.Flying after surgery relates to the issue of blood clotting and the formation of DVT/PE. A seroma is an indication of being in the early postoperative period and early flying (less than 30 days) might be more risky. Have a conversation with your doctor about your concerns.
More information is needed to determine the recommendation for you. How long has it been since surgery? How large is the seroma? How are often are you needing it drained? I encourage you to speak with your surgeon about this situation. She/He is most familiar with the details of your case and how you've been progressing through recovery.
It is generally not recommended to take a flight greater than 30min after surgery and is usually only advised when the patients is healing without any present complications. However, each surgeon has his/her own protocols. Your best course of action would be to consult directly with your board-certified plastic surgeon.
At two weeks post op blurry vision is not typical. It could possibly be from medication you're taking, blood pressure, or even dehydration. I encourage you to contact an optometrist as your surgeon suggested if your vision doesn't improve.
It is difficult to tell from this picture I would recommend you consult with your PS for a proper exam and evaluation.
Post-procedure blood thinners like Lovenox can theoretically ward off a DVT and subsequent PE in the context of an abdominoplasty. Much of the actual data behind the use of "chemoprophylaxis" is derived from hospital patients, so its hard to make absolute recommendations. Instead, it sho...
