5 day post op Liposuction, still not feeling 100%. Any suggestions?

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My fifth day of lipo and im still not feeling 100 %. They took out 5liters I believe of fat from my flanks, abdomen, and back. I feel dizzy a lot at random times, nauseous , and tachycardia. I am drinking Keflex which says those can be symptoms. Normally how should you be on your fifth day? I already had 4 lymphatic massages and ive been eating meat and healthy. Also when I wake up I feel like all my organs are stuck together and it hurts to breath and I get dizzy until I walk a little.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I am 2 weeks post liposuction myself and not feeling 100%.  I suggest speaking to your physician and having him evaluate you.  I am sure it is just recovery that is taking longer than most, but you likely need an evaluation or some more rest.   Best, Dr. Emer.

Charles A. Messa III, MD, FACS · Answer

Your symptoms are most commonly associated with dehydration considering the volume of fat removed. However, increased heart rate can be a sign of something more serious such as a pulmonary embolism. I encourage you to contact your surgeon for further evaluation.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Sorry to hear how you are feeling after liposuction.  As a surgeon, I always worry when I see my patient after surgery as to what part of the normal healing process versus something more serious.  I would definitely be in close contact with your surgeon and his staff to report how you are feeling.  While it is normal to have discomfort after liposuction, some of your symptoms may suggest you could dehydrated, reacting to medications or possibly something more serious such as bleeding.  It would be best if you are evaluated by your surgeon who should be able to guide you as to how to help manage your symptoms or assess if there is something more serious going on.  Best of luck.

Luis Tactuk Simó, MD · Answer

Hello, every patient heals differently. But after 5 ltrs of liposuction its normal to feel all those symptoms. The dizziness and tachycardia are the result of the lowering in your hemoglobin level. Keep hydrating and eating right and you'll be ok in no time. Best wishes

R. McIntyre Bridges, MD · Answer

I'd check with your plastic surgeon about those symptoms. It might be dehydration.  You had a large amount of liposuction.  Remember all surgery is a calculated trauma as far as your body is concerned.  The problem is that your body does not look at trauma base upon the type of tissue "beat up on" but the volume of tissue beat up on.  The greater the tissue trauma the larger the "punk out" factor.  Recovery is prolong with a great amount of trauma.

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