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Tummy Tuck Waist Indentation
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Liz
I am 7 weeks
post op, wake up flat, swollen at night, still have
pain in muscle area, very swollen in bottom. I wear
compression garments and I see an indentation where
my pants buckle yet don't buckle my pants. AWWW, so
frustrated!!! Is this normal?
Tummy
Tuck Forum Response
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12-05-2011
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Recovery
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Should I Get A Tummy Tuck At 70 Years Old?
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Darby
I had a tummy
tuck 25 years ago and liposuction stomach 12 yrs. ago. My
surgeon burns to make scar tissue to keep the
liposuction
stronger....Dr Sproule....would now like to have
tummy tuck again and am a healthy 70 yrs. old. What do
you think?
Tummy
Tuck Forum Response
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12-04-2011
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Good Candidate
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Can't Stand Up Straight Or Take Long Walks 4 Weeks After Tummy Tuck
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Brooke
Hello, my name
is Brooke and I'm 30 who has had a tummy tuck 3 and a half
weeks ago, along with liposuction. My question is, is it
normal that I still can't stand straight or walk
very long at all? Also I have a sharp pain on the
inside of my left hip bone, can anyone tell me what
that would be? Thanks
Tummy
Tuck Forum Response
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12-04-2011
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Pain
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Pain In Stomach 11 Weeks After Tummy Tuck
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Carmen
I'm 11 weeks out from my full tummy tuck. My concern
is if even after 11 weeks it's normal to feel some
pain in my stomach muscle. It will feel like a spasm
where I have to apply a little pressure with my
hands or girdle. Is this normal and when will I be
able to go a day not even thinking about the
discomfort.
Tummy
Tuck Forum Response
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12-03-2011
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Pain
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Excess Skin Around Belly Button
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Ghada
Good evening. Can i get informed please about how to
get rid of the marks (excess of skin) around my
belly button that i got after 2 cesariennes. I am
very sporty since my childhood, so i practically
workout regularly or a bit less. However i still have
an excess of skin under my belly button and the scar
is somehow chelodide. I thought about a tummy tuck
but my vicinity doesn't encourage me to do so. Still
i am bothered with the marks around my belly button
and the flubby small stomach remaining after my
second delivery. Thanks in advance for highlighting
me regarding the step to make to feel much better,
fit and happy.
Tummy
Tuck Forum Response
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11-30-2011
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Belly Button
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Combining Epigasstric Hernia Surgery With Tummy Tuck
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Maniza
I have
epigasstric hernia and need to have it surgically
repaired. I have been suggested to have a tummy tuck
done at the same time but I am terrified at the
prospect of two things: the 3 hour operation and the
accompanying anesthesia and the pain post the
operation. Tummy
Tuck Forum Response
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11-25-2011
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Hernia
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Tummy Tuck Scar Treatment - Silicone Gel With Tape
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Mike
Hi Tanner, I
had a tummy tuck at the end of October and it was a pretty
good experience (as far as discomfort, etc.). Like
you, I didn't really have much pain outside of the
sore abs - felt like I'd done about 1000 too many
sit-ups). I didn't really need any pain meds outside
of Aspirin and stopped taking that after the 3rd or
4th day. I didn't like the dizziness that the
percocet gave me, so I opted out of using it. Its
been about 4 weeks and my PS just gave me some
silicone gel for the scar. She told me that the
consensus from the medical field is silicone gel and
tape over the scar (with tape creating heat on the
scar which will aid in healing and scar reduction)
are the only proven methods. I was wondering what
kinds of treatments for scar reduction you've heard
were successful or have you used. And how long have
you heard its necessary to treat a scar with those
methods to help reduce it? Thanks. Tummy
Tuck Forum Response
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11-25-2011
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Scars
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Open & Infected Wound 3 Years After Tummy Tuck?
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Ketsalaphone
I have tummy tuck done in 2008 , 6 month later I
have problem incision around my belly see to
increased redness and experience increased pain
around the wound harness tissue around the belly an
opening in the wound. Discharge of pus thick
yellowish/ greenish liquid from the incision on my
belly. I feeling tired and feel lack of energy,
double vision, loss of appetite, headache, fever
doesn't feel better. I keep going to emergency and
doctor only give me a antibiotics (cellulitis,
cephalexin) opening in the wound doesn't healing at
all. Please help I'm tired to see leaking belly.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response -
Ketsalaphone,
I am not sure I understand. You had your tummy tuck
over 3 years ago and you still have an open wound
that is infected? Sorry, but the only thing I could
suggest to you would be to seek medical attention
from different doctors (specialists, not emergency
room doctors). Tanner
Follow-up Message - Yes I
have tummy tuck over 3 year go and I still having an
open wound. Thank you so much that help a lot. |
11-22-2011
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Infection
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Need Hernia Repair & Tummy Tuck High Risk Surgery
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Rusenda
I am going for
a hernia repair as well as a tummy tuck. I also had 2
more operations within this year, I was told that
the hernia repair n tummy tuck would be dangerous. I
was also a smoker and my doctor advised me to stop
so I'm on tablets that has stopped me from
smoking, but I am still afraid coz I'm not sure if
I'll survive this operation because I have been smoking
and my lungs are not as strong has it is supposed to
be, I have 2 boys n a husband that I so dearly love I
just want to get some advise on what I should do? Tummy
Tuck Forum Response
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11-21-2011
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Hernia
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Pain And Soreness 2 Weeks After Tummy Tuck With Liposuction
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Gregg
I had a tummy
tuck on
Nov. 7, 2011. I also had liposuction around the breast, and
he said he tightened a lot of muscles. The long
tummy tuck scar doesn't hardly hurt at all and he
applied a long piece of breathable looking tape and
said do nothing to it.. The upper body
liposuction
areas really are still sore and while I sleep ok
getting use to my back, I am very sore in the AM and
it takes about an hour for it to go down to a dull
roar of pain.. Tummy
Tuck Forum Response
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11-20-2011
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Pain
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67 Year Old woman Has Pain And Swelling 2 Months After Tummy Tuck
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Jan
It's been 2
months since my tummy tuck. I am just now able to
sleep without my binder on. I can't go during the
day without it as I end up having pain and a lot of
swelling. Is this usual... I'm 67 and thought maybe
because I'm older it is taking longer to heal. I
wasn't real large to begin with and just had the
loose skin removed and my abs repaired. The skin
just feels so tight from the swelling. I tried an
ice pack and it helped some. Tummy
Tuck Forum Response
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11-20-2011
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Swelling
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Pain, Swelling And Gurgling Sounds 6 Weeks After Tummy Tuck
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Marie
Hello I'm
Marie' & I've just started to experience pain on my
right hand sideline of round by my belly button ' I
as six wk. post oP from having tummy tuck ' I still
have swelling above my scar ' is this all normal
???? I have a lot Of gurgling noises in my stomach
is this normal ' I have taken all the advice my
surgeon gave me' & I'm still not lifting heave
things ' please help as I'm worried . Thank you
Marie Tummy
Tuck Forum Response
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11-19-2011
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Swelling
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Large Lump In Belly After Tummy Tuck
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Michele
Hi, Tanner! I
talked to you recently via email and you were very
informative.. Did you ever experience a large lump
of hardness in the lower abdomen (mines below the
belly button)? It's about the size of a baseball. Do
you think this is something that's normal to
experience during recovery of a tummy tuck? The
hardness distends my tummy out and is really
upsetting me..
Tummy Tuck Forum Response
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11-16-2011
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Seroma
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Swollen & Look Pregnant 6 Months After Tummy Tuck
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Jamie
I had a tummy
tuck about 6 months ago. I am worried because I am
so swollen and look 4 months pregnant. I am swollen
from under my chest and down it foofs out. I am also
having a stabbing pain on my lower stomach near the
scar. The more I work out and walk it hurts. Is this
normal because I am worried something is wrong and
my doctor says I'm fine. He isn't the nicest to me
cause I had a lot of pain months after and told me it
was in my head that he's never had a patient in that
much pain after 2 months. Please let me know if the
swelling this bad is normal after 6 months with pain
Thank you so much. Tummy
Tuck Forum Response
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11-15-2011
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Swelling
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Lost 200 lbs. & Need A Tummy Tuck But It's Expensive
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Mark
Five or six
years ago i lost almost 200lbs over a winter through
diet n exercise, a couple of years ago my mother
followed in my foot steps and did about the same,
now we are both looking to get tummy tucks this
winter, thoughts, its expense but sadden me, still
feel over weigh at times, cant take my shirt off
with confidence.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response - None. |
11-15-2011
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Costs
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Did Belly Button Hurt After Tummy Tuck Surgery?
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Michael
Did your belly
button hurt after the surgery! It looked very
painful.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response - Michael, No, my
belly button did not hurt at all after surgery. The
whole area was numb for weeks and there was no pain
at all. Tanner |
11-14-2011
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Belly Button
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Stomach Not Flat After Tummy Tuck
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Glenda
Hello, I am 9
days post op and have a few questions. One is my
stomach is not flat after tummy tuck. i still have
"paunchy areas" meaning i expected to be pulled so
tight i could bounce a quarter off my stomach. Is
this swelling? will it continually attach and
tighten?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response
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11-14-2011
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Swelling
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Bloated & Tightness After Tummy Tuck
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Kim
I have & I still are experiencing this problem. I
really feel a tightness around my belly button & I
sometime through my back. I can't even drink 9oz of
water without getting bloated. I fell like I want to
tale a stick pin &I deflate my stomach. I want to go
to a gastrointestinal doc but I'm fear I might cause
further complications. What have u found out?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response -
Kim, Why not
go back to your surgeon and explain your symptoms to
him/her? Your surgeon is the only one that can
really giver you answers. Tanner
Follow-up: I did go
back to him and he suggested that I see a gastro Md.
I'm trying to set up an appoint now. Thank you for
responding. Kim |
11-14-2011
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Swelling
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Dead Black Skin After Tummy Tuck
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Carla
I had a liposuction and tummy tuck the same day. When I
went back to the PS for my first visit, I thought I
had a large bruise. Instead it was black and my
doctor
said it was dead skin cells. Now I need another
surgery to get rid of this problem. I have heard of
skin graphs to cover the hole they put in your tummy
to cover what was cut out. Can you give me some idea
of what they are going to do? I am 53 and weigh 135.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response -
Carla, Sorry,
but I don't know. I never had that problem and don't
know anything about that kind of surgery. The best
thing would be to call or go back to your surgeon
for a full explanation. Good luck. Tanner |
11-14-2011
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Recovery
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Intercourse After Tummy Tuck
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Sara
Hi can u tell me when it maybe safe to have
intercourse after a tummy tuck lol.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response - Sorry, you will have
to ask your doctor about that one., Tanner
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11-12-2011
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Recovery
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Infected Tummy Tuck Belly Button 3 Weeks After Surgery
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Joy
Hello. I am currently 3 weeks post-op from having
full tummy tuck. The main incision is healing nicely
but due to a prior laparoscopic procedure, my
circulation was compromised around belly button.
Because of this the tissue of new belly button is
ischemic and producing puss and pain. My PS put me
on IV antibiotics and had me use silver mesh for a
week. This was two weeks ago. There is no sign of
healing and I'm afraid it will infect again. I'm
usually a quick healer. How often do these open
wounds re-infect? What more can I do to avoid
re-infection other than washing it and changing
dressings daily? My PS agrees it's unusual for tissue
to take this long to "declare itself". Any advice is
welcomed.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response
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11-09-2011
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Belly Button
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Tummy Tuck
Belly Button Leaking Blood 4 Weeks After Surgery
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Sara
Hi I had my tummy tuck 4 weeks ago, my belly button has just
started leaking and a little blood around the edges
is this dangerous and what do u think I can do, it
was all fine till 3 days ago, strange, I'm a little
scared now. Thanks.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
11-08-2011
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Belly Button
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19 Days After Surgery (Panniculectomy, Gynecomastia & Plication Surgery)
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Mark
Hi Tanner - 19
days post surgery. Feeling better every day and
swelling and bruising starting to subside. Saw the
surgeon again today and the single tummy drain is
still in...35cc per day last two days. Have another
appointment for Tuesday - maybe? He drained my chest
reduction area again - 65 cc left and 80 cc right.
Less than half of Tuesday's amount. Even the surgeon
is surprised by my fluid amounts, but says that it
sometimes happens - lucky me. Otherwise, he is
extremely pleased with my healing progress. I am
convinced that you and I had a similar pre-surgery
experience...my gym time of 90 minutes daily
certainly made me handle the recovery better.
Stopped at the gym this morning for the first time
to see the gang and had absolutely NO desire to lift
weights or get on the Stairmaster! I can wait a few
more weeks! Told my surgeon all about your site and
he was going to check it out so he can refer
patients to it. Keep up the good work and help more
people....you made a huge difference for me. Thanks.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
11-04-2011
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Surgical Drains
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Lost Belly Button From Tummy Tuck
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Drey
Hi Tanner, thanks for replying. I seen my surgeon
and unfortunately I lost my bellybutton. I also got
it infected and was put on antibiotics. I did not
see my original surgeon since I got it done in
Tijuana and had no one to take me, a local surgeon
took my stitches out and it seems that it was too
early, causing it to get lost. Now I need to wait
till the infection goes away and heal in order for
them to fix it. Word of advice-stitches can stay
unto a month- sadly I learned too late. Tummy
Tuck Forum Response -
Drey, I can't tell you what is "normal" or not but
my belly button "redness" went away in about a week,
never drained and never had an odor. The best thing
would be is to check back with your surgeon and have
him/her take a look at it. Ref
Tummy Tuck Infection. Good luck. Tanner
Read Drey's First Message Below "Tummy Tuck Belly Button Is Red,
It Drains & Has An Odor" Dated 10/27/2011 |
11-04-2011
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Belly Button
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Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck with Liposuction & Hip Contouring
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Amanda
Fleur de lis with liposuction and hip contouring
scheduled for 3 weeks from now. Please help I am in
desperate need of any info or pictures. I am
starting to get really nervous. I have lost over 200
lbs. due to the placement of a lap band in 2007, so I
have about 20lbs of excess skin and fat deposits
hanging off. I refer to it as my spare tire, it
literally goes all around my body.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
11-02-2011
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Fleur De Lis
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Is It Safe To Fly 2 Days After A Tummy Tuck?
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LG
Hi. I have an abdominoplasty booked for Nov 23rd.
The flight home has to be arranged (Plus all the
taxi rides, hanging round airports etc.). My surgeon
says it should be ok to fly 2 days later on Nov
25th. I trust him, but is this, perhaps a bit over
optimistic? Thank you.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
11-02-2011
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Recovery
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Full Tummy Tuck & Blood Clots
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Korie
I had clots from birth cintro, in 2005, I had a min
tummy tuck a year ago, now I'm scheduled for a full
tummy tuck, I want abdomen tightened in the upper
area. I had no problems at all with the last
surgery, does this mean I should be ok with this
one, and shouldn't have to worry about clots. I took
lovanox 2 weeks after surgery. Is a full tummy tuck
comparable to a mini. I am 38 years old.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response - Sorry, but these
questions can only be answered by your surgeon. Good
luck, Tanner
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11-01-2011
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Blood Clots
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2
Tummy Tuck Swelling 6 Weeks After Surgery
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Twin Skin
Tomorrow will be 6 weeks since my full tummy tuck. My
concern and frustration is the feeling of swelling
in my thighs hips and butt along with some swelling
in my tummy. Is this normal? My waist has gone down
about 5 inches, but my pants are all tight? any
advice? Thanks for your help and any word of advice
would be appreciated.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
11-01-2011
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Swelling
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2 Weeks After Surgery (Panniculectomy, Gynecomastia & Plication Surgery)
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Mark
Hi Tanner - 2 weeks post surgery and still have one
drain, about 50cc daily. Seeing surgeon for
follow-up tomorrow. By far the most surprising part
of the ordeal so far has been the post surgery
bruising, swelling and fluid retention. Even the
surgeon has been surprised at my reaction. Lucky me.
Am hoping he manually drains me tomorrow. Otherwise
not feeling too bad. Worked 1/2 day today and am
bushed. More to follow. Thanks for your inspiration.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
11-01-2011
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Recovery
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Tummy Tuck Drain Tubing Leaking At Insertion Point
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Linda
Hi! I just located this very informative site after
goggling about my drain leaking at point of
insertion. For about a day, a considerable amount of
fluid has been "escaping: through the drain
insertion hole. After reading all of your
wonderfully helpful information, I decided to
squeeze my drain tubing. Lo and behold, big clots
and 45 cc's of fluid in bulb! I am 11 days post-op
and so glad I made this decision. Thank you for
providing me with some much needed assistance. It
seems that doctors offices all too often "presume"
that we know what to expect before, during and after
recovery. With no previous experience of this sort,
how can one always know what questions to ask?
Thanks, again, to all that contributed.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
10-30-2011
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Surgical Drains
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Tummy Tuck Belly Button Is Red,
It Drains & Has An Odor
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Drey
Had a tummy tuck almost 4 weeks ago, and my
bellybutton is red, white, with an odor and still
drains. Is this normal after 4 weeks?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response - I can't tell you
what is "normal" or not but my belly button
"redness" went away in about a week, never drained
and never had an odor. The best thing would be is to
check back with your surgeon and have him/her take a
look at it. Tanner. Ref
Tummy Tuck Infection.
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10-27-2011
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Belly Button
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3rd Week Of Recovery
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Shannon
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing your story and
experience with your tummy tuck. I am in my 3rd week
of recovery from mine. Mine was a result of my +11
lb. son stretching out my stomach. I'm 5'4" 125lbs, so
he was a REALLY big baby for me. Your weight loss is
such an accomplishment and you look to be in great
physical shape now! Congratulations and keep up the
good work! Thanks again for sharing! |
10-27-2011
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Recovery
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48 Hours Post Surgery
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Mark
Hi Tanner. 48
hours post surgery. Not too bad. Can't wait for the
next few weeks to get over with..
Tummy Tuck Forum Response
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10-20-2011
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Recovery
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Tummy Tuck Surgeon Won't Operate Because Of Existing Scars
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Jackie
I have a
questions in regards to existing surgical scars. I
am a 49 year old female who has three daughters,
including a set of twins. I have gone for one
consultation so far and am not sure if I was very
happy with the doctor. As I have an old horizontal
gall bladder scar next to my belly button, I was
told by the surgeon, that he would not be able to do
a full tummy tuck as when the skin would be pulled
down, it would restrict the flow to this scar and
could let the skin / scar die off, resulting in skin
grafts etc. He was unwilling to do the surgery and
..
Read Response |
10-17-2011
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Good Candidate
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Tummy Tuck Surgeon Removed Surgical Drains Too Soon?
Result: Bad Complications
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Stephanie
Hello. I had a
full tummy tuck August 18th, about 7 to 8 weeks ago.
My Doctor pulled my drainage tube on day 6, & I was
still draining over 100 cc's of blood, even with
clots during this time. I asked him to leave the
drainage tube in because I've read that you should
wait until the fluid is yellowish, or clear, and is
under 20 cc's. But, it was Labor Day weekend, and he
was going out of town. So, he asked his nurse, IN
FRONT OF ME, if she would be in town. She said no.
So my Doctor pulled it. He said if he left it in
longer than 6 days I could get an infection..
I ended up in the ER that Sat. They did a CT & told
me that I NOW have a hernia, plus a serona that
measured 20 cm by 14. The er doc told me it was the
size of my entire stomach.. I was wondering if I
could have something seriously wrong with me. Could
I die from this? Do I have an infection?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
10-11-2011
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Surgical Drains
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Flying After A Tummy Tuck
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Amy
I had a tummy tuck and had a trip planned for 6
weeks later and I flew and cruised with no problems! |
10-10-2011
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Recovery
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Stomach Numbness 5 Years After Tummy Tuck
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Rose
I had a tummy
tuck at age 60. I had a very bad scar from a
previous surgery when I was 15. The doctor said the
old scar was difficult to remove but it looked
amazing when he finished.. 2nd thought. I am still
pretty numb in the stomach area & I often itch under
the skin & I'm not sure what this is from. My
surgery was 5 yrs. ago. Do you know what is causing
this?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
10-07-2011
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Recovery
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Taking Antibiotics While Wearing Surgical Drains
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Michele
This website is
wonderful! I have peace of mind now. My surgeon
isn't very nice, she made me cry in her office! I
was very emotional a week after surgery and she told
me to be a woman about it. Anyway, I am 6 weeks post
op and still producing about 150cc. Do you happen to
know if it's safe to wear the drain still while
taking antibiotics? Thank you so much, this
information was wonderful!
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
10-07-2011
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Surgical Drains
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Upcoming Panniculectomy, Gynecomastia & Plication
surgery
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Mark
Tanner - thanks
for starting the forum and website. My
panniculectomy,
gynecomastia and plication surgery
is on 10-17. Dropped 100 lbs. and am now at 170 @ 54
years old. Your story was VERY helpful. Thanks so
much.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
10-05-2011
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Preparations
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Tell Your Surgeon The Medicines That You Are Taking
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Martina
Hello I am
planning to have done the gastric bypass soon. Does
the surgeon have to know all my medicines please let
me know thanks.
Martina, Yes. Your surgeon and the
anesthesiologist need to know all of the medications
that you are taking. It is extremely important to
tell them everything. The more they know about you,
the safer your operation will be. Good luck. Tanner |
09-30-2011
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Preparations
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Lump Below Belly Button After Tummy Tuck
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Trisha
I'm in my 5th week since my tummy tuck, and I have
this hard cone looking area right below my belly
bottom. It's not flat, and I'm concerned. It's very
hard and protruding, is this normal?
Read Response |
09-27-2011
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Seroma
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Tummy Tuck Still Draining Brownish Fluid After Two Weeks
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Vicki
It's exactly 2 weeks now and I'm still draining
100cc in a 24hr. Is this something that I should be
concerned about? What's coming out looks clear
almost brownish in color. How long can a drainage
stay in after a extended tummy?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
09-25-2011
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Surgical Drains
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Tummy Tuck Fever & Chills
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Shannon
I had a tummy tuck on Sept. 13 and had drains removed
yesterday. Last night I had a high fever and chills.
I took Tylenol and drank lots of water and felt fine
the next day. The isn't any oozing from drain sites
and incision is healing well but the fever and
chills have returned tonight?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
09-23-2011
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Infection
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Man Trying To Decide Whether Or Not To Have A Tummy Tuck Operation
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Mike
Hi and thanks for posting about your experience.
Like many comments on here, there's not much
web-space for men getting this surgery.. I am just
not sure whether to go through with it. In some
ways, I feel like getting rid of the skin will
literally and emotionally release some of this. But
then I also battle with the whole "I should accept
myself and my body for what it is" and spend that
money somewhere else. Plus, I try not to be a person
that cares only about the physical, yet this seems
to make me feel like I would. I have pretty mixed
reactions when I ask family and friends. I've had
some that support me but say that they love me how I
am (even past girlfriends) while others say to do it
if it will make me happier overall. I'm really torn
about what to do and what my true motivation is..
Any advice would be greatly appreciated and thank
you for providing all the details about your
surgery.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
09-20-2011
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Why Get One
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Is There A Product That Removes Scars?
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Eddie
Hey
i just wanted to ask a question. my mom had a tummy
tuck about 3 years ago and her scar hasn't gone away
yet. it looks like a big black line across her
bottom tummy, is there any product that i should buy
her in order to remove her scar?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
09-19-2011
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Scars
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Surgical Drains Still Draining Two Weeks After Tummy Tuck
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Southpaw
I had my tummy tuck on Sept 2, 2011 and each of my tow
drains continues to put out over 25 cc of fluid in a
24 hour period. I'm very concerned of the amount of
fluid still draining and if it's out of the
ordinary. Am I doing something that can increase
fluid production? I have been somewhat disappointed
over my recovery because of the length the drains
have been in. I also wanted to thank you for all the
information that you have provided on your website.
It has been very helpful.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
09-18-2011
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Surgical Drains
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Pus & Pain From Tummy Tuck Incision
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Preeti
I'm
not wearing the compression garment for some time
because I have a problem. There is some liquid or
maybe puss coming out from one of the areas & I am
under medicines but if I wear the compression
garment it hurts me a lot & I have a lot of
discomfort. Is there or will there be some problem
because I have worn it for a month only & for last
10 days. I am not wearing it & will wear it once the
injury is over. Please reply I am worried.
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
09-17-2011
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Recovery
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Tummy Tuck Groin Swelling, Numbness & Bathroom Problems
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Arturo
I
had my tummy tuck 3 days ago. Apparently all went
well. I'm in absolutely no pain from the surgery.
There are three things bothering me, though. First
is a numbness at the left tight..
Also since the beginning of day 2 my groin was
swelling a big deal but today it's pretty worse. My
scrotum is almost black.. Finally, the first day I came home I went to the
bathroom but couldn't urinate... Have any of
you experienced something like this before?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
09-12-2011
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Swelling
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Tummy Tuck Drain Tube Incision Area Won't Stop Draining
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Karen
I had a tummy tuck with one drain placed just above
my pubic area May 24, 2011. Seven days post surgery
I was admitted to the hospital with 4 PE's and 2
DVT's. The JP drain remained in place while I was
hospitalized for 8 days (total time drain in place
15 days). Despite removal the drain/incision site
continues to drain the pale golden fluid and it has
been over three months since surgery. Although
certainly odd my surgeon has indicated that it isn't
anything to worry about after exploring the
abdominal area with a needle. Why is this still
draining and should anything be done?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
09-04-2011
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Surgical Drains
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Tummy Tuck Surgery 6 Days Ago
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Musa
Hello Tanner long time no talk...I just wanted to say thank you for all
the information you gave me about having surgery and to tell you I got
my abdomoplasty surgery 6 days ago and it went really well....I felt
nervous going into it but after I woke up I felt pretty clear headed and
of course, sore. I still feel the soreness and tightness in my stomach
but of course I will for another 4-6 weeks. And I took my first shower
today I have to say I felt as if the stomach would be more flatter but I
realize it was just really swollen and it takes time to heal as I called
my doctor and they told me to give it 4-6 weeks and it will look much
different. I have my first post-op appt. in a couple days and just
wanted to let you know how it went! and one question too did yours look
a bit swollen in the begging and how long did it take yours to swell
down? Thank you so much for all the info you gave me!
Tummy Tuck Forum Response |
05-24-2011
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Recovery
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Tummy Tuck Pain
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Sharon
Pain 2 weeks after tummy tuck. Sharon,
Sorry for the delay in responding to you. My computer's hard drive went
belly up and it took me a little while to recover from it. Some pain
after a tummy tuck is expected, but you don't say anything about the
intensity or location of your pain. Since it has only been two weeks
after your tummy tuck I would think that your are going to scheduled
follow-up visits with your surgeon. I am sure he/she will address your
pain concerns. Good luck. Tanner |
04-11-2011
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Pain
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Back To Work One Week After Tummy Tuck
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Melissa
IM THINKING OF HAVING A TUMMY TUCK BUT I CAN ONLY TAKE A WEEK OFF
FROM WORK AND I DO A LOT OF BENDING DOWN. IS IT SAFE FOR ME TO RETURN
THAT FAST?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response
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03-30-2011
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Recovery
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Flying After A Tummy Tuck
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Alexandra
I�m planning on getting a tummy tuck done here in the US, but I have
vacation planed 2 and 1/2 month later. How long after that will it be
safe for me to travel in an airplane?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response
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03-30-2011
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Recovery
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Tummy Tuck Sutures Coming Out Of Skin
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Charis29
I had a tummy tuck 6 years ago and I've had sutures come out from my
skin. Want to know if this is normal or if I need to address this? There
is no pain but I can feel it tugging inside.
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03-28-2011
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Sutures/Stitches
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Tummy Tuck In Bolivia
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Samantha
Hi all, I have been wanting a tummy tuck for about 5 years (when I
had my last child). It wasn�t a hard decision, but I just didn't have
the money. I had my tummy tuck 3 weeks ago in Bolivia with
MakeoverTravel and am SSSOOO happy I did. I'm still a little sore, but
overall I feel great..
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03-23-2011
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Recovery
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Driving After Tummy Tuck
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Dianna
How long after tummy tuck surgery before you can drive? how long
after surgery before you can wash your hair or been over?
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03-20-2011
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Recovery
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Lost 245 Lbs., Live In Hawaii And Needs A Tummy Tuck
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John
Aloha Tanner, Great job and great info, I am a 49 year old male who
has lost 245 lbs., as you know lot of extra skin, I live on Maui so
surgeon shopping is a bit tough, I have had two consultation's, first
one was going to do a full tummy tuck with muscle tighten, with vertical
and horizontal incision, plus skin reduction on chest, man boobs, cost
27K. Second would be a lower body lift tummy tuck just a horizontal
incision, and he would do a bilateral mastectomy. same price might be a
little less..
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03-06-2011
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Fleur De Lis
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Considering A Tummy Tuck But Has Many Questions
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Chris
Hello there, I just came across your website today when I did a
search for "drainage tubes after tummy tuck". I'm seriously considering
this operation as well so I have many questions and I found your site to
be very helpful. 10 years ago I lost 145 lbs. but I was not happy with
all the sagging skin and it eventually took its toll on me emotionally
and I gained every bit of the weight I had lost, back again. So 3 years
ago I decided to lose the weight again, but in addition to modifying my
diet I started exercising every day. I've kept the weight off this
time..
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02-21-2011
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FAQs
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Tummy Tuck Belly Button Is Shrinking
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Anastasia
My belly button is shrinking and looking smaller everyday, actually
it looks like its going to close altogether, I had my Tummy Tuck 3
months ago, I'm afraid its not going to be normal looking, should I put
something in it so it stays opened and normal looking like an earing
in the ear hole?
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01-18-2011
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Belly Button
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Tummy Tuck Seroma Developed After 3 Weeks
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Jackie
My tummy tuck was 11/30, and seemed to go well. 3 weeks in I was
afraid I had developed a seroma, and sure enough, I had. First
aspiration was 250cc, second aspiration 4 days later was 150 cc, third
aspiration a week later was 125 cc. I am now at 8 weeks, and surgeon
will do no further aspirations, even though I'm clearly carrying more
water in a pocket just below my belly button. She wants to do a 'wick
drain' (which I'm fine with - I just want the fluid gone), but due to
her vacation schedule, this procedure has to wait another 2 weeks. Would
another surgeon, or my primary care physician be able to do this wick
drain? or do I have to suck it up and wait for my plastic surgeon? Has
anyone had a wick drain? Should I drastically limit physical activity
until then? Is it possible for my seroma to get bigger during the two
week wait? How long will it take for tissues to adhere to each other
after the wick is in place? I'd sure appreciate some guidance.
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01-18-2011
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Seroma
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Tummy Tuck Insurance
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Cassandra
I Have question. My question is I have insurance thru the state and I
have a disability (lupus) and I need a tummy tuck and breast lift. So
Can I get my insurance to pay for these procedures?
Cassandra, Sorry to tell you this but from
everything that I have read and heard (if you live in the U.S.) the
answer is probably going to be No, but the only way to know for sure is
to check with your insurance company. Good luck, Tanner
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01-16-2011
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Insurance
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Swelling & Pain 9 Weeks After Tummy Tuck
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Suzy
I am 9 weeks post tummy tuck and breast reduction surgery. I'm looking
and feeling much better but still have a lot of swelling and major
internal muscle pain in the middle of my stomach. Is this normal? The
muscles also become very fatigued after a normal day of activity. Please
tell me if this is normal, how much longer it will last and has anyone
else had the same issues.
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01-08-2011
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Swelling
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Where Does Surgery Drain Fluid Come From?
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Adeline
I had a domplasty when they only cut my skin off, and some fat. Why is
it always filling up with fluid, and every 2 days my doctor drains a lot
of fluid out, why is it doing that. Where is this fluid coming from?
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01-07-2011
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Surgical Drains
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Blood Clots After Liposuction
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Lailat
Hi, I'm 28 years old I have done liposuction in one month a go, in
two weeks after surgery I got blood clot and my surgeon he decide to
remove some of blood and he give me compression garments, the problem is
still I have blood clot one left side of stomach even in my hand now, I
do practice a lot but still there, I'm not smoking and I'm not using any
drugs, it will gone after sometime? and what is side effect?
Tummy Tuck Forum Response
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01-06-2011
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Blood Clots
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) From A Tummy Tuck
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Marianne
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 and had to go to hell and back. I can't shake the suspicion
that the clogged drain was already an indication of thrombosis building
up.
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01-02-2011
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Surgical Drains
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