I just want to know what’s the best position for sleep with out making it worse and helping it get reabsorbed by the body I do leave my compression on 24/7 off only for showers? Is flat better is semi Fowler’s, side, fetal position.
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February 20, 2019
Answer: What is the best position to sleep 2 weeks post tummy tuck with seroma? I do sleep with my compression off only for the shower!
Your surgeon likely had another colleague take over his patients before retiring. I encourage you to schedule a visit with her/him for an evaluation. Swelling can occur with too much activity sometimes. It could be seroma formation. It also could be something different. An exam should help...
Thank you for your question. It is difficult to diagnose or comment without examining you as your TT was done several years ago. I recommend you to see your regular physician and if needed he/she will send you to plastic surgeon. Good Luck
It is normal to feel tightness at three days post op when standing or sitting. Be careful. You are healing and need to be cautious, however you should only need to be slightly hunched for a couple of weeks. Be sure to closely follow your surgeon's post op instructions. I've included a video...