I am a very active person and mother of two toddlers. Yesterday I was POD 8 and my husband unexpectedly had to leave town and my sister who had been helping me also did. I did the very least I could and but still was up and about a lot and today POD 9 I am very very sore. I even feel like I pulled a groin muscle How much is too much ??? Am I over doing it ?? Doc said not to lift more then 5 lbs and I’m staying in that but I’m terrified of somehow damaging my results. I had muscle/hernia repair too.
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This is not unusual following the surgery you describe. Always best to be examined in person but from the photos the seroma does not appear excessive. Best to see your PS.
It is normal for the drain to clot on occasion. To clear the tubing, you or your plastic surgeon may need to milk the tube by grasping it firmly near the place where it leaves the skin to stabilize it. With your other hand, pinch the tubing with your thumb and pointer finger and slide your...
It is usual for the belly button to heal at a slower rate than the rest of your abdominal region. This will improve over the next few weeks. What you should be concerned about is keeping these incisions clean and hygienic throughout the healing process to prevent an infection. Your wound seems...
