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All Clear Back to the Gym Tomorrow!!! :)
UPDATED FROM Dreamer00
25 days post
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25 days ! it has flow by! and have been cleared to go head back to the gym !! am so excited everyday seems more like normal! now have to tone up these muscles that have been lazy for these 3 weeks, still sore in some areas from the lipo so will take it easy! the Seroma seems to have left me alone for good now so that makes me very happy!
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UPDATED FROM Dreamer00
18 days post
Drained Seroma Happy Days! feeling better! :)
So I could not wait any longer to be drained, my Dr office is the best!!!! they rescheduled in worked me in today!! and I feel so much better :) the pressure is gone and the belly has gone down also.... and it did not hurt (even I cried before the Dr stuck the needle in me) !!! anyways Dr thinks one more visit to drain so we will see ! it was actually cool feeling.... like letting air out of a tire !!! :) and so the healing journey continues...... happy healing everyone
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May 22, 2013
How much he drain? Told you it was painless...LOL!
May 23, 2013
LOL I know it!! but I HATE needles!! I think he said he 200cc?! the thing was full!! its funny I feel more sore and stiff now!! you cant win!!
May 23, 2013
Each time my Doc drained me, afterward it seems I would feel everything....MR, extreme soreness, etc. I am thinking the fluid acts like a cushion. Hope you don't refill ... Keep an eye on it and if you see the symptoms call to go back in ASAP. I was told of a 125 lb. lady who had to be drained 10 times before it stopped! Lets pray that's not gonna be us!
May 24, 2013
Dee2009!! .....YES! I feel worst now that my first week! that does not even make sense!! Oh I hope I dont have to drain 10 more times!! I hope once more and thats it or as long as I have numbness !!! I did ask the Dr when I could return to the Gym and he said once the seroma has cleared up :( I already see more seroma creeping in :( I dont know weather to wait and let it build up or get done ASAP..... does it matter??
May 24, 2013
You are going to look awesome, you looked good before, happy healing
May 25, 2013
Thanks Joyce!!! drained again today swelling slowly going down! now lets talk about you!!! you look the BOMB!! you look really amazing ..... I don't understand why you are going back in for a revision ????
May 25, 2013
How much did he drain today Dreamer00? It re accumulated in a matter I'd days. Maybe this s your last time...I have had 3 drainings.
Have a great weekend!
May 25, 2013
Hi Dee, just 20cc they decided to do it yesterday because of the long weekend I hope this is the last time!! it still did not hurt just a little burning feeling plus hubby was with me !:) you have a great weekend also!
May 26, 2013
On the right side where they removed my drain the insicion split to the point where I could put my pinky in the gap and the insicion moved up high, way high its not even pulled down tight, but she noticed it as I was healing as well as myself, it bothers me because if I wear a swim suit I have to pull the right side up higher so that it's not noticed or wear a pair of shorts, but the gap is long she is going to revise it make the insicion longer and pull it down tighter to even it out with the left and middle part, so I will just be happy when it is all done, I'm going to call her Monday to try and get in earlier, waiting a month for that then healing for another 2 weeks is just not okay with me considering I got my tummy tuck at the end of march
May 29, 2013
Joyce - Ahh okay! got it! that kind of sucks, but I think you look great! good luck! will that be local or general anesthesia??? are they going to charge anything??
UPDATED FROM Dreamer00
16 days post
Appointment for Seroma to be drained :(
So I have an appointment next week to get drained ! just my luck well hopefully some of this swelling will go away after! I have worn my binder 24/7 , not sure about a needle being stuck into my belly, has anyone had this done, and what should I expect????
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May 20, 2013
Hi dreamer00. How could you tell that you have is a seroma?? I have an area on my left side that is still tender at 10 weeks and its puffy. I just don't feel that it is a dog ear. Is that similar to what you are experiencing?
May 20, 2013
Hi crystal .... Well I tap above my belly button and it has a ripple effect just like a water bed !! And of course it's swollen and puffy !!!! Make an appointment with your dr !
May 20, 2013
Hi Dreamer00..I am 4 weeks PO and have/had a seroma. It developed 10 days after drains were removed and it didn't surprise me because my drain outputs were on the higher end when drains were removed. My belly felt super tight and after showering I put my hands on each side of my belly and pushed. The fluid moved from one side to the other. Anyway got to PS and he looked at my belly and immediately confirmed seroma and drained it. Took off 180cc fluid first time. He inserted the needle/syringe at just the right place (right lower belly) and made three painless 60cc fluid removals. Then one week later, drained another 90cc - a good sign the body is learning to re-absorb the fluid. This time he drained from under the belly button with two removals..one 60cc and one 30cc. I did feel a little pinch this go-round but it was quick. So I go for my regular appt this Tuesday. Don't really feel any fluid accumulation but we will see then. I did develop a UTI last week but got antibiotic to take care of that. Don't think that's uncommon post surgery either. Just things we have to deal with. You'll be fine..you are probably still numb somewhat in the belly anyway. Good let and keep us posted! (BTW..I love Indianapolis!)
May 20, 2013
Hi Dee2009, you look amazing!! you must be so happy! :) thanks for the info!! I am due to go on Thursday (wish it was today) my belly seems super tight also, almost like I can't stand straight!!! anyways round on Thursday!!!! and I hope I dont feel anything ..... taking hubby with me to hold my hand lol I am the biggest baby!! ;) thanks again... oh tell me .....you love Indy!!? like what??lol corn!
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