Almost 10 weeks post tummy tuck, my drains fell out 5 days after leaving me with fluid build up. What do I do?

February 5, 2018
Asked By:sandymaz in Ontario, CA

Had tummy tuck..both drains fell out 5 days after surgery..i have had lots of fluid build up in my lower belly and pubic area..surgeon was draining me every couple weeks..I find my tummy so hard and very swollen..Had ultra sound done and again I sti have seroma...I also had a gastric bypass done 3 years ago..could that be why I'm not absorbing this fluid..it's so very hard and uncomfortable..

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February 7, 2018

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February 7, 2018

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February 7, 2018

Answer: Seroma

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February 7, 2018

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February 7, 2018

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February 7, 2018

Answer: Seroma

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