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36yr Old Mom of 3 - Tummy Tuck W/ Lipo - April 9th

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Went to Dr on Fri & he said I had a seroma but...

BellarunnerApril 26, 2010
WORTH IT$11,500

Went to Dr on Fri & he said I had a seroma but when he went to drain it, no fluid came out???? He said that's ok, it will go away on its own, my body will absorb it. But everything I have read about seromas on this website, there is no real way to get rid of seromas w/out draining them?? So I am a litlle confused. Has anybody had this promblem?

I also realized that I swell a lot when I eat salads, go figure. So, I am staying away from salads for awhile.

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Scott A. Brenman, MD, FACS

Scott A. Brenman, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM Bellarunner

I just posted my 2wks post op pics. Does this seem...

BellarunnerApril 26, 2010

I just posted my 2wks post op pics. Does this seem like a normal amount of sweeling for 2wks? Now keep in mind these are morning pics & I am always more swollen in the evening.

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momoftwins
May 1, 2010
From what I've read (my surgery is scheduled for June 15), swelling for quite a few months is normal. But, saying that, you could as the doc if he would consider sending you to a lymphedema therapist. I am a certified lymphedema therapist and have worked with patients who've had lipo and/or tummy tucks with SIGNIFICANT decrease in edema. It's a special massage technique that you have to be taught how to do, but if you keep up with it, it can keep your swelling minimal.
Bellarunner
May 11, 2010
I would love to update my status as I am feeling much better but it seems they have changed the website since the last time I was on here & I cannot figure out how to add new pics or update my status so I am posting a comment. I am 4wks & 4days & I am feeling so much better. The swelling is going down every day, as the good Dr said it would. The difference i swelling between week 3 & week 4 is unbielvable. And also the way I feel from week 3 to week 4 is awsome. I can only imagine that as the weeks go on, everything will just get better & better!!! I am so happy I did this & my only regret is I did not do it sooner.
robbie25
May 24, 2010
I'm schelduled for a full TT w/ lipo on June 1st. I'm very nervous!!! I have only told my best friend & my family about it because like you i've hid my stomach for the past 15 years so i'm afraid my friends won't understand... do you think it would be best to tell them anyway??? by the way your stomach looks great!!!
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I am exactly 2wks post op today. I have so...

BellarunnerApril 23, 2010

I am exactly 2wks post op today.

I have so much swelling it is so uncomfortable. And there is more swelling on one side then the other. SO I called my Dr this morn & he said to come in & he will look at it. I hope I don't have a seroma. HAs any one had a seroma, can you tell me your experience. I pray to God that is not what it is & hopefully it is just normal swelling & I am being paronoid.

I haven't posted pics in awhile bc I am jus too swollen &it is uncomfortable when I don't have my binder on.

say a prayer for me & I will keep you posted.

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