I'm bleeding internally after Tummy tuck due to blood thinners. Any suggestions?

Thanks for your question. These are extremely complex questions not to be dealt with through an online service. You had serious complications and must be counseled by the appropriate medical personel. Hope this helps,Dr. JSB

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It is rare but sometimes complications can happen. I would suggest following your surgeon's post op instructions closely, making sure not to eat or do anything that would increase your risks. 

Bleeding and hematoma (blood clot) formation are potential complications of a tummy tuck procedure and I make sure to discuss these with my patients prior to surgery. I prefer not to speculate on what went wrong with your surgery because I don't know the details. Placing you on blood thinners prior to surgery would only increase the risk of bleeding but this may sometimes be necessary especially if the patient is at high risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. Removal of the hematoma is necessary to help improve your healing and prevent infection. I wish you the best and I hope you get well soon.