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Beginning of Tummy Tuck Journey- Advice Always Appreciated! - Pittsburgh, PA
UPDATED FROM Emily27436
2 months post
Today is now 24 days post op. went to my doc...
Emily27436May 2, 2013
WORTH IT$5,600
Today is now 24 days post op. went to my doc yesterday and she was able to drain my seroma. 600 CCs! Gotta wear my abdominal binder 24/7 for a few more weeks to decrease the chances of the seroma returning. Scar is totally closed up. So itchy though! Massaging silicone gel on it daily. I'm back to my daily routine for the most part. Just waiting for the doc to okay going back to the gym. Pics posted!
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UPDATED FROM Emily27436
27 days post
Two weeks post op. feeling amazing. BUT I believe...
Emily27436April 22, 2013
Two weeks post op. feeling amazing. BUT I believe I have developed a seroma in my lower abdomen. Will see doc this Wednesday and will hopefully have it aspirated. My wound is healing so well other than that. So glad I went through with this! Hopefully once the seroma issue is cleared up it will be smooth sailing!
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April 23, 2013
Your results are amazing! I'm having my TT with muscle repair in 8 days. Good luck to you and keep us posted!
April 24, 2013
my dr said hes rather leave the drain in longer to prevent the seroma .
April 24, 2013
Well the one was dislodged PO day 7 and the second was draining 25cc PO day 6 and 7 so she decided to pull them both PO day 8. She warned me ahead of time that seromas are the most common complication and no matter how long the drains stay in there's a risk. Everything else though has gone fantastic so if this is the worst of it then I consider myself lucky.
May 2, 2013
My drains were yanked on Monday, day 10PO for me. Doc doesn't like to leave them in so long stating like Emily's doc, you can still get a seroma but you increase the chance of infection leaving them in longer. I'm just hoping a seroma doesn't occur. Different docs have different practices..its interesting.
May 3, 2013
Yeah every doc is different. I did get a seroma. HUGE seroma! But she drained it all yesterday. Didn't even feel it. Just hoping it doesn't fill back up.
UPDATED FROM Emily27436
24 days post
Day 11 post op! Feeling amazing! Back to work no...
Emily27436April 19, 2013
Day 11 post op! Feeling amazing! Back to work no problems. Incision starting to heal and scab over. Drains pulled 3 days ago. Only thing is this damn swelling! I look great when I get up but an hour or two later I'm starting to puff up like a marshmallow! Oh well if that's the worst I have to deal with I'm lucky! New pics posted
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