I was complaining I had a 37 inch waist, and was very swollen only a few weeks post op. Well from last night to today I have a 42 inch waist and feel like when I walk I am "swooshing" if that makes any sense. I also have a faint/dull pain in my lower left side of my stomach but I am still healing.... Any thoughts? I have a call out to my surgeon but sit/wait and worry.
January 12, 2012
Answer: Swelling after a tummy tuck.
Postoperative swelling after a tummy tuck can be attributable to many causes. There is a "normal" swelling which is essentially fluid in the skin and fat of the abdominal tissue. This can take several months to dissipate. An actual fluid collection (known as a "seroma") can form between the abdominal skin and the muscles which is often described as a "swooshing" feeling. This typically occurs following drain removal and is treated with a needle aspiration in the office. Some patients will have significant constipation from narcotic pain medications leading to a large distention in their abdomen. Halting the narcotic pain medication and the addition of stool softeners will help with this distention. Regardless of cause, a follow up visit with your surgeon should be able to identify the reason and prescribe the appropriate course of action.
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January 12, 2012
Answer: Swelling after a tummy tuck.
Postoperative swelling after a tummy tuck can be attributable to many causes. There is a "normal" swelling which is essentially fluid in the skin and fat of the abdominal tissue. This can take several months to dissipate. An actual fluid collection (known as a "seroma") can form between the abdominal skin and the muscles which is often described as a "swooshing" feeling. This typically occurs following drain removal and is treated with a needle aspiration in the office. Some patients will have significant constipation from narcotic pain medications leading to a large distention in their abdomen. Halting the narcotic pain medication and the addition of stool softeners will help with this distention. Regardless of cause, a follow up visit with your surgeon should be able to identify the reason and prescribe the appropriate course of action.
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March 1, 2011
Answer: Swelling after ? Tummy Tuck
If you had a tummy tuck, the "swooshing sound " is probably a seroma fluid collection that can be drained by your surgeon.
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March 1, 2011
Answer: Swelling after ? Tummy Tuck
If you had a tummy tuck, the "swooshing sound " is probably a seroma fluid collection that can be drained by your surgeon.
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