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???
My surgeon says that my pleating will resolve and become flat over time. Im just curious approx how long that typically takes? My pleating seems to be pretty severe, Im nervous that I will need a revision. I am 3 weeks post op tomorrow is there anything I can do to help these pleats to go away?
Im Day 19 Postop - was told by PS that I could double up on compression. I wore a Spanx type garment with binder over it. It wasnt uncomfortable and I could breathe just fine. I never felt like it was too much. I wore it for six hours then removed them for a shower. Immediately I noticed tons of swelling on incision line and pubic area, which have not occurred prior to this. I actually havent had much swelling until this. The incision line is also hard now. Did I mess something up?
I am 3 weeks post OP of mini tummy tuck with muscle repair. I have what I believe is tape on top of glue which is still on the incision. My PS said it would fall off on it's own and it is fine. I am curious if this is normal protocol and if its beneficial for my scar in keeping the tension down.