30yr Old 3 Kids - Extended Tummy Tuck

My wounds are healing well, and I am starting to leave the binder off for a few hours each day. I am experiencing swelling. Since the swelling is the worst in the evenings and is okay the next morning; I am assuming the swelling is just due to my activity levels.

I flew back down to doctor R, a little over a week of having the drain put in (by a local doctor) The local hospital/doctors said that I didn’t have enough fluid to justify aspiration. However, I was experiencing swelling And pain around the drain site and incision. Doctor Rahban, was able to meet me on a Saturday! He aspirated the fluid, removed the poorly installed drain and showed me how to care for the wounds that the drain seepage had caused. I just want to note that Doctor Rahban made himself available for my questions at all times; even nights and on the weekend. He understood I was scared about having to get another drain put in, and also when I had to go back to get the drain re adjusted. Not Once did I feel abandoned; Dr R. walked me through what to say, and what to do to make sure I got taken care of by the hospital. The drain was installed 11/28 and seeped causing these wounds/irritation. I am hoping that they heal soon. I’ll post more updates in a week or so.

So here is a 21-22 day post op, update. I have been swelling and am still bruised around my incision. I was concerned about the lingering bruise, so I sent pictures in to the doctor. He instructed me to go get a drain put in, the only alternative would be to come in for a daily syringe drain (which is impossible when I am out of state, and nearly impossible with local surgeons being out for the Holiday) . Ugh, I wish I wasn’t so far away from my surgeon. I am afraid that the hospital will screw up my scar. Doctor Rahban has been super supportive, and even helped me set the appointment up. He also reassured me that it will be alright, and won’t be cosmetically damaging. I go in this Friday for the drain. More updates to come.