Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) From A Tummy Tuck
The following post from our
tummy tuck forum
is from a woman who had a had a horrendous case of Deep Vein Thrombosis
after a tummy tuck and who suspects that a clogged surgical drain was an early
indicator of the DVT.
Deep Vein
Thrombosis (DVT) From A Tummy Tuck
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Date: 01/02/2011 |
Submitted by:
Marianne
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I had a tummy tuck. 3 Days later one of the drains
clogged up. The doctor took it out. One week later I
had a horrendous case of Deep Vein Thrombosis
(formation of a blood clot) and
had to go to hell and back. I can't shake the
suspicion that the clogged drain was already an
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Tummy Tuck RESPONSE
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| Date: 01/02/2011 |
Submitted by:
Tanner |
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Marianne,
I could see how you
would suspect that the clogged drain was an indication of the first
stages of Deep Vein Thrombosis. After reading your comment I did a
little research on Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). From what I understand, a
tummy tuck operation poses the highest risk for developing DVT than any
other cosmetic surgery operation and that it is difficult to recognize
in the early stages of development.
You say you went to hell and back with your
DVT. Could you please explain what happened and what you went through
with the DVT? Most people (including me) don't recognize or understand
the seriousness and consequences of developing DVT after a tummy tuck.
I hope you are fully recovered from your
ordeal and are happy with the results of your tummy tuck.
Best regards,
Tanner
DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
(BLOOD CLOT) UPDATE:
01/05/2011
Hello Tanner,
Thanks for your reply.
I am far from recovered.
2 weeks after my tummy tuck I developed a swollen
left ankle.
An ultrasound up to my knee showed nothing.
2 days later my whole left leg was badly swollen und
reddish and burning.
In the emergency room they found massive blood clots
from my groin down the whole leg.
In order to protect my lungs from embolism, a Bard
Eclipse Filter was placed.
Another surgeon placed two stents in different
critical places and tried to take out the biggest
blood clot.
A large piece broke off and shot straight up into
the filter.
I was in Intensive Care for 2 days.
Heparin and Coumadin treatment was started.
After 5 more days in the hospital I was released
into a Rehab Facility.
There they treated me with high doses of Coumadin
and Heparin shots for a whole week
before testing my blood again. By that time my PTINR
was at 7.16. It was never supposed to go higher than
2.5
Medical negligence.
They took me off all blood thinners at that point
and after 2 days I was at 2.5.
I went home.
Now I am under the care of my family physician who
set me up in a Coumadin clinic.
My diet is of course severely restricted, my life
has changed drastically. I am very depressed and
scared.
My left leg is still badly swollen, I don't see any
improvement. I was told my leg would never be
completely normal again and
I would have to take Coumadin for the rest of my
life.
Marianne
Marianne,
Thank you for your explanation.
Wow. I am really sorry for everything that you went
through (and are still going through).
The seriousness of tummy tuck risks and
complications really strikes home when you "talk" to
someone who has them. Most patients are aware that
they exist but assume it will never happen to them
(at least that's what I thought). Getting a tummy
tuck was suppose to be a life changing experience,
but not in this way.
I see know what you meant by "to hell and back".
Again. Sorry for your problems.
I wish you well in your recovery.
Tanner
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