Had tummy tuck 11 days ago . At my first visit after the sergury my doc saw a lump a over the belly button . So under my garment he is having me wear a board . Also my stitches are still in and have to come out. Thank you
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October 2, 2015
Answer: I have a lump above the belly button, and a dent. How will doc take care of that?
If you have a hernia (it sounds like your GP thinks you have an inguinal hernia) then being on a plane for a few hours should be safe. But if you are getting pain in the hernia it could be a sign that it may become strangulated sooner rather than later. That is usually a surgical...
Thank you for your question.The drain may be clogged, which can be corrected by a process called "Milking and Stripping" of the drain. The other possibility is that there is no more fluid in the pocket that the drain has been placed in. An ultrasound can help in this situation. Please consult...
Hi, there. You could be having a normal post-op swelling or you may have seroma (fluid-collection). Please contact your surgeon's office to be evaluated in-person. Best regards.