I am 3 weeks post tummy tuck and medial thigh lift. When I lay down for more than 5 minutes (or sleep), my body becomes incredibly stiff--almost like a cast. I feel better when I walk around. I asked my surgeon and he doesn't seem to know what the problem is. I am already getting a professional lymphatic massage every other day. Is this normal? Should I be concerned?
I had a successful Tummy Tuck, Muscle Plication and Liposuction (21days post op). I'm very satisfied with the procedure but my Faja digs into my skin. I make sure it's not too lose or too tight. I use the lipo foams but I'm still in a lot of pain from the Faja. I'm not even in pain from the surgery. While wearing the Faja when I stand from sitting or laying it's like the Faja creates a suction on my skin where the muscles were repaired. Now, this hurts more than the surgery. Suggestions :-(
I am 3 weeks 3 days post op with a tummy tuck and I still have one drain in. Im still draining 40-45mls a day and my doctor wont remove it until it gets under 30. The nurse told me he wont keep it in any longer than 4 weeks though. Is this much drainage normal at this point? And at 4 weeks if its still not down and he takes them out, what will happen?
I had a tt w/hernia repair/muscle separation repair. 2 weeks post op I noticed wound dehiscence, PS said to use soap/water 2x day. It healed shortly after however, I noticed the other hip had wound Dehiscence. PS said same thing but use antibiotic ointment with bandage. I just realized it got bigger. Im second guessing my PS advice. Hes a reputable PS in Beverly Hills. Help me :( how can I advocate for myself. I dont know if his advice is suitable.
I had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago and my bellybutton started leaking right after the stitches were removed at 1 week, my incision right below my belly button starting leaking dark red and sometimes yellow fluid at exactly 2 weeks post op, causing it to open at the center. I went to see my doctor, he gave prescribed clyndamicina and another antibiotic for 10 days. Its been 1 week after I started the 2 antibiotics, I see little or no improvements. Lab work came body not responding to antibiotics
My drains were removed at 1 week post Tummy Tuck and Flank/Back liposuction. Each drain was drawing about 23-26 cc of fluid daily at that time. At 3 week, 4 days post op, I cannot tell if I have a seroma, or swelling. When foam inserts are placed in the garment to reduce indentation (from zipper and seams) there is a buildup of 'swell' in areas surrounding the foam. The foam itself leaves a significant indentation.
I had tummy tuck scar revision with repair to muscle below belly button and a small area of liposuction above incision. I smoke e-cigarettes containing nicotine. I have quit but now scared, would I know at this point if I were going to have complications???