I had a tummy tuck with lipo one month ago (4 weeks). I had a seroma that my ps drained (60 cc) 2 weeks ago. I'm still hunched over. My tummy is still so swollen & tight, I feel like I'll never walk straight. I've been wearing my compression garment faithfully & he prescribed me a muscle relaxer to help. I get muscle spasms in the middle of the night & wake up stiff with my arms & legs asleep. Is this normal? Have you ever had a patient that still couldn't stand up straight after a month?
January 23, 2016
Answer: Abdominoplasty results after one month It is unusual to be unable to stand straight after one month. It is not unusual to be unable to stand straight for 2 weeks. I generally advise my patients that the first 3 days following surgery are, by far, the worst. After 2 weeks, pain, discomfort, and posture improve. A seroma is the most common complication following abdominoplasty.Seromas are sometimes drained, but will often resolve on their own. I would follow up with your physician and discuss your results. Most committed physicians are also committed to their results. Good luck!!
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January 23, 2016
Answer: Abdominoplasty results after one month It is unusual to be unable to stand straight after one month. It is not unusual to be unable to stand straight for 2 weeks. I generally advise my patients that the first 3 days following surgery are, by far, the worst. After 2 weeks, pain, discomfort, and posture improve. A seroma is the most common complication following abdominoplasty.Seromas are sometimes drained, but will often resolve on their own. I would follow up with your physician and discuss your results. Most committed physicians are also committed to their results. Good luck!!
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January 23, 2016
Answer: Returning to straight position after a TT. You have several reasons for you not being able to stand up straight yet. 1) The TT itself, especially if your muscles were placed back together, can restrict your ability to stand up as doing so can stretch the muscle repair and the skin of the abdomen. It will be uncomfortable for a time. Both will eventually relax. 2) Your seroma may not be fully resolved so follow up with your surgeon to be sure it is fully treated. An Ultrasound may help to see if any is left. If not resolved, the seroma itself can cause discomfort and inhibit straight posture. Once it is fully resolved, the tissue where it was will be firm and stiff for 1-2 months as it heals. Again, this will also resolve. Follow up with your surgeon so both issues are fully resolved and if some muscle relaxants may help and a gentle stretching and masaging regiment may also be beneficial. Good luck.
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January 23, 2016
Answer: Returning to straight position after a TT. You have several reasons for you not being able to stand up straight yet. 1) The TT itself, especially if your muscles were placed back together, can restrict your ability to stand up as doing so can stretch the muscle repair and the skin of the abdomen. It will be uncomfortable for a time. Both will eventually relax. 2) Your seroma may not be fully resolved so follow up with your surgeon to be sure it is fully treated. An Ultrasound may help to see if any is left. If not resolved, the seroma itself can cause discomfort and inhibit straight posture. Once it is fully resolved, the tissue where it was will be firm and stiff for 1-2 months as it heals. Again, this will also resolve. Follow up with your surgeon so both issues are fully resolved and if some muscle relaxants may help and a gentle stretching and masaging regiment may also be beneficial. Good luck.
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