One Week Post Op Tummy Tuck - Columbia, MO

It was approximately 1 week before he treated me as we kept thinking I was uncomfortable from the drains. My abdomen was full of abcess puss so he cleaned me out and put a new drain in. He began treating me with antibiotics immediately and I cleared up quickly.

He did not have to cut anything out, just cleaned out the abcess. I am not sure if you are asking bc you are curious or if you think you are getting one. Per my pictures I had slight redness on my stomach, I did NOT have a fever but was very chilled and then would sweat terrible. A couple days prior to getting my drains out I started feeling extreme uncomfortableness..pressure and kind of poking pain at my hips...I really thought it was the drains. Looking back I think this was the start. Once I got the drains out I did not feel better and progressively felt worse. I live 1 1/2 hours away from my dr, so that is partly why I was not treated immediately...we were doing everything via text until I could get to him...which by then was probably a little late.

I'm just a bit of a hypochondriac and now that I'm done withnmynantibiotic pills, I'm just trying to be vigilant. these infections seem random so you never know. How many days after surgery were you taking antibiotic meds?

I did not take antibiotics immediately after surgery. My Dr. does not give antibiotics unless necessary to avoid building a resistance. My infection did not set in until about 2 1/2 weeks. I was on 2 differnt kinds for 2 full weeks. He debating on putting me on something else after bc I was so bad, but didn't want to again for fear of resistancy. So far so good. I literally text him daily. Matter of fact I texted him a picture of my scar today that was a little red and sore, not bad but want to have a photo progression record in case it gets worse. I would recommend taking pictures daily, sometimes more than once so you have something to go back to and look at. It REALLY helped me see if I was getting worse and Better;) I am usually NOT an alarmist which is kind of my problem...when I have an issue I wait too long, however, because of my situation (infection) I am kind of a freak and worry about everything. He also told me though if I do not get better he has to open me back up...COMPLETELY...I do NOT want that so I am being careful.

Yes, is, taking photos everyday too :). I also take a ton of vitamin C 2000-4000 mg per day. I'm hoping that will help,keep my immunity up as well.

I stalked your page and cannot believe how much you had done at once...You are a brave soul! You look great! Just watch for redness and listen to your body...if you feel different or weird CALL YOUR DR. You will be fine:)

Redness seems to come and go and I don't feel any different so hoping that's just part of the process. Yes,many times in the first week when my arms where swollen and painful I wished I hadn't added that. But what I had done is already half of what I originally planned !!! Sheesh talk about dumbells.minwas gonna Lipo my whole back and flanks and fat transfer to butt as well. I do know some girls here who had all that plus a boob job. Anyway, I'm so glad I opted for less ( even tho it's still a lot) the face Lipo was very minimal, no pain, and my face was swollen only on the first day. I think Lipo is worst than TT. My arms only now have stopped hurting. - took 2 weeks! And yes, I'm constantly emailing my doctor for every little thing.

that is good that you are keeping your doctor in the loop! I hope you have are having a pain free Christmas!!

thank you so much I had the first set of dreams for 2 weeks then after I got the infection I had another set for 1 week. I still get drainage out of the open wound so I am sure that helps with swelling