I had a BR and TT 2 ½ weeks ago. I am concerned about a spot in the middle of my incision that is draining. I still have both of my drains in. The fluid in the bulbs is clear, and in a 24 hour period I am draining about 20cc on each side. I have seen my PS and he has told me to change the gauze/telfa pad twice a day, once in the morning then once after my shower. I use dial soap and put bacitracin ointment on the draining area when I change my dressing. I am on Doxycycl. No fever, pain, or odor.
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Remember that you had a mini tuck. You and your ps decided to approach the lower abdomen only. This is what the mini tuck does. With or without your muscles of the lower abdomen tightened with your minituck, there would be some improvement with the tissue removed from...
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Thank you for the question.
Generally, I would not recommend you take any sort of diuretic without prescription and physician guidance.. You certainly do not want to disturb your level of hydration and/or electrolyte balance after having undergone major surgery.
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