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50 Year Old, Gastric Bypass,, Stomach Roll Left. Winnipeg, MB,, TUMMY TUCK HERE WE COME
UPDATED FROM traanne05
3 months post
back into surgery
traanne05September 23, 2016
$6,500
So 2 weeks ago i developed a bad infection in open part of incision. Honestly I felt awful. Cold, chills, upset tummy. Husband took me to see surgeon, thank god surgeon saw me last minute, it was a bad infection. Surgeon explained that it was in my best benefit to let him clean out the wound and sew me up. So last Monday I had surgery again. Omg was I feeling tight. Not any real pain, just really uncomfortable, it's been just over a week now tightness is letting up a little bit. Incision is staying closed this time, yay me. I went into the second surgery with some swelling and tightness from the tummy tuck in June. When i sneeze Iit's still pretty sore, how long does this last? Also I still swell a couple of ours after I get up in the morning, how long does this last? It's hard to go through 2 surgeries to feel like a blimp by afternoon . I am so happy that I have an awesome surgeon .
It's been 3 months since my journey began I just want to feel comfortable not so swollen...
It's been 3 months since my journey began I just want to feel comfortable not so swollen...
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UPDATED FROM traanne05
2 months post
More surgery
traanne05August 24, 2016
So my ps wants me to go back into surgery and see up my open incision. Home care is working great at closing it, yes it is slow but I'm ok with that. I don't want more surgery. Anyone else had their incision open up 2 weeks after tummy tuck? If so did you let it close on its own or go back into surgery?
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UPDATED FROM traanne05
2 months post
post op complications
traanne05August 10, 2016
Sorry I've been off for a few weeks. I've had all complications and my spirits aare very low. Once the drains came out and staples 10 days post op I felt great. 2 days later it all started. My new belly button had an awful infection. I thought I'd lose it, that's all cleared up now. Whew.... then 4 days post op I had fluid leaking out of my incision. I had developed a tiny seroma, but things got worse. My incision opened up 6 inches long and 4 cm wide. Home ccare has been coming daily to pack the incision. They are using iodosorb . I will tell you it smells so bad. Dead fat (necrosis) is awful. I still have a section of dead fat left to come out, it is slowly. Incision is now 4.3 inches long and 3 cm wide. That is in 6 weeks it has shrunk. But just shows you how long it can take for the dead fat to go away. I've been down in the dumps, and the nerve pain is real. Mine started 2 weeks post op. Now I have swell hell. That is awful. Come night I have a spare tire, i just hate it. The only time I feel good is in the a.m. as when I awake I'm flat as a board. Swelling starts in the afternoon. How long does this last? Hoping I can enjoy part of summer soon...
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August 10, 2016
I am glad to hear your incision is finally healing. I really want a TT. I am 5'6 and 128 lbs and was lucky to have no stretch marks after 3 children but I had 3 caesarians. I work on my core with exercises use weights and cycle but still have that bit of extra loose skin I am very nervous about infection and skin necrosis. I would have done it it a few years ago but keep putting it off for fear of pain and infection. Do you still feel it is worth it after your complications? I hope you continue to heal fast and enjoy your new figure.
August 10, 2016
Yes absolutely worth it, honest! My surgeon removed 6.5 lbs of loose skin. I lost a lot of weight and no matter what I did the loose skin stayed . I work out and run not right now lol. I just happen to be the one with all the complications. The pain honestly was only bad when getting up or sitting down. That lasted for about 5 days . I was off all pain after 4.5 days . The odd Advil if I needed it. Even these problems are not painful at all, I'm numb . I had to buy all new clothes including underwear . Once I'm healed completely I'm shopping lol. Message me if you have any concerns . Honestly go for it!!
August 11, 2016
I was going to reply telling you to keep your chin up but have now red your reply to Ade
August 11, 2016
Sorry pressed the wrong key. read your reply to Adele and although you have had a prolonged healing time it appears that you are still positive about the results. Hope you have no more problems.
August 11, 2016
I'm doing my best to stay positive! Negative thoughts are not good for the healing process. My wound nurse was here tonight, I have 20% necrosis left then the wound can fill and heal . Best news !! Also got rid of a lot of packing and gauze padding, I feel a bit more human . Thank you for your kind words !
August 24, 2016
I had my TT the day before you by Dr. Ziesmann. I had some issues but nothing compared to what you've had to deal with. So sorry :( I would love to hear how things are working out now?
August 24, 2016
I have home care coming daily . It is closing but slowly. Surgeon wants me back in surgery to close it up but at this point I won't. I don't think another surgery is needed if my nurses is making progress. I feel very pressured at this point.
May I ask what your issues were or are?
I may not have a pretty scar when home care is done but it's so low no one will see it. I just don't think surgery is for me unless absolutely needed. Chances are I would have more complications if I did go back in.
May I ask what your issues were or are?
I may not have a pretty scar when home care is done but it's so low no one will see it. I just don't think surgery is for me unless absolutely needed. Chances are I would have more complications if I did go back in.
August 25, 2016
The only issue I have right now is this deep intense burning just off to the lower right of my belly button. Every time I cough, sneeze, blow my nose, clear my throat, lean forward etc. that's what it feels like. And even when I'm just sitting there watching TV or sitting at my computer it will happen too. Today when I woke, I hadn't done anything yet and the pain was there. I don't know if it something to do with the nerve issue from before or if maybe my muscle repair is open, cause even little coughs are equally as painful.
August 25, 2016
I have that too. I'm on naproxen and it helps. Maybe check it out with PS. I have another issue now . My nurse was here this morning, I have a pinhole opening in the closed part of incision with serous fluid coming out a bit . She got all fluid out now we pray it closes in the next couple of days. I don't want any more complications I'm so upset by all of it. Keep your fingers crossed for me this pinhole closes and doesn't get bigger. Please. Let me know what you do about the pain?
August 25, 2016
Mine is on same side as you. I wonder why we both have this. Sneezing is the worse.
I take it your incision didn't open up at all? Did you by chance have a seroma?
I take it your incision didn't open up at all? Did you by chance have a seroma?
August 26, 2016
If I were you I would stay off my feet. I think standing and sitting upright could put undo pressure on the incision. I'm not a doctor or anything but I'm just putting myself in your position and that's what I'd do.
August 26, 2016
I had a massive hematoma and a seroma after my caesarean. Eleven days after she was born I started hemorrhaging. As for the seroma my body just absorbed it. Neither is pleasant to have.
August 26, 2016
I'm not doing much of anything now. Sitting in recliner with my feel up. I'm scared to move. Will update you Saturday after my nurse leaves. Hoping for good news since I know everyday makes a difference. Hoping the pinhole is gone !
I am opting not to have surgery at this time as I have had so many complications already I don't want to Chance more. If there comes a time my wound nurses feel I need it I will listen to them.