The ps changed my antibiotics and sent me home. I was still in a ton of pain. He told me to go to the ER because he couldn't see me. I went to the ER, and got two IV treatments of antibiotics and some pain pills. My PS no showed my apt & has rescheduled my appointment with him almost a week from the ER visit. I am obviously very mad about this, but even more so I am worried about this problem lingering to the point of health issues or irresavisible physical appearance
August 15, 2017
Answer: Is this a seroma? Should I be worried? Based on your before and after photos, it does look like the swelling is more than would be expected 4 weeks after a mini"- tummy tuck. You may have a seroma, but this is difficult to diagnose without an examination. It does not, however, look infected as there is not redness or drainage coming from the incisions. Hopefully, you can get in with your PS quickly and work on a solution to alleviate your concerns. If you ever feel abandoned it is important to nicely convey your concerns and if not getting anywhere, go to another PS in your area.
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August 15, 2017
Answer: Is this a seroma? Should I be worried? Based on your before and after photos, it does look like the swelling is more than would be expected 4 weeks after a mini"- tummy tuck. You may have a seroma, but this is difficult to diagnose without an examination. It does not, however, look infected as there is not redness or drainage coming from the incisions. Hopefully, you can get in with your PS quickly and work on a solution to alleviate your concerns. If you ever feel abandoned it is important to nicely convey your concerns and if not getting anywhere, go to another PS in your area.
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August 15, 2017
Answer: I think I have an infected seroma. Antibiotics don't seem to be working, and my PS has become a ghost. What should I do? (Photo) Thank you for your question and series of photographs and I am sorry to hear of your recovery difficulties, especially regarding your surgeon. It is difficult without an in-person examination to determine what may be taking place. Most commonly this is residual swelling from surgery which will spontaneously resolve but it would be important to voice your concerns to your surgeon to ensure that other issues are not taking place - discrete fluid collection, muscle laxity, or residual adipose tissue. If someone has diagnosed you with a seroma you need an aspiration procedure to remove the fluid in the hopes of your tissues sealing appropriately. I would present to your surgeon's office to be seen sooner than later.
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August 15, 2017
Answer: I think I have an infected seroma. Antibiotics don't seem to be working, and my PS has become a ghost. What should I do? (Photo) Thank you for your question and series of photographs and I am sorry to hear of your recovery difficulties, especially regarding your surgeon. It is difficult without an in-person examination to determine what may be taking place. Most commonly this is residual swelling from surgery which will spontaneously resolve but it would be important to voice your concerns to your surgeon to ensure that other issues are not taking place - discrete fluid collection, muscle laxity, or residual adipose tissue. If someone has diagnosed you with a seroma you need an aspiration procedure to remove the fluid in the hopes of your tissues sealing appropriately. I would present to your surgeon's office to be seen sooner than later.
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