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Swelling & Pain 9 Weeks After Tummy Tuck

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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.

 

Where Does Surgery Drain Fluid Come From?

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The following post from our tummy tuck forum is from a woman who had an operation that removed fat and skin only from her body and has to go back to the doctor every few days to get fluids drained. She is wondering where the fluid is coming from and why it is doing that.

 

Blood Clots After Liposuction

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The following post from our tummy tuck forum is from a woman who had liposuction one month ago and now has what she suspects are blood clots in different parts of her body. She is wondering when they will go away and what are the side effects.

 

UPDATE - Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) From A Tummy Tuck

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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...

 

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) From A Tummy Tuck

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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.

 

No Belly Button After Tummy Tuck

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The following post from our tummy tuck forum is from a woman who tells us that losing a belly button from a tummy tuck operation is not that uncommon.

 

Too Many Tummy Tuck Complications?

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I am a 61 yr. old female with a weight loss so far of 75 lbs. and plan to lose a maximum 30 more lbs. I weigh 161 right now. I have had several abdominal surgeries gastroplasty 30+yrs ago with a vertical scar about 12 inches long midline and two vertical scars about 8 inches for non cancerous tumor removal from uterus and later a total hysterectomy (same) scar area, tissue healing always went well last surgery was when I was 47 (14 years ago) I now have been diagnoses with peripheral neuropathy and have numbness in hand and feet...

 

Do I have A Tummy Tuck Infection?

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Today I noticed some small seedy-like substance in my drainage tube, like possible puss, which concerns me for infection from my tummy tuck. I'm taking my antibiotics faithfully...my pain is minimal...do you think this is normal or infection?

 

My Tummy Tuck Stitches Are Missing

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The following question from our tummy tuck forum is from a woman who had a tummy tuck one year ago, then had another tummy tuck to correct the bad results from the first one. During the second operation the surgeon could find no evidence of prior sutures in the abdomen. She is trying to find out why.

 

What Is The Risk In Dying From A Tummy Tuck?

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I am dreaming of having a Tummy Tuck since my abdomen looks as that of a pregnant women. After having two children, my perfect slim tummy became that of an 8 months pregnant lady. I haven't had sex for nearly a year. This is taking all my confidence away. I feel really embarrassed of having sex. I have a beautiful body except my tummy, a side 12 on a side 18 waste. I would like to know what are the risks of dying during Tummy Tuck. I am particularly scared of Aorta been accidentally burst during surgery. Can you please tell me what are death rates and risks? Thanks.

 

 

Tummy Tuck Bloating

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The following question from our tummy tuck forum is from a woman who was wondering if tummy tuck surgical drains hurt, how long the drains have to stay in and how difficult it was to go to the bathroom with the surgical drains.

Hello: It's been 2 months since my abdominalplasty with lipo. When I wake up in the morning my stomach is flat but throughout the day every time I eat my stomach blows up. Is this normal? I feel like I look pregnant all over again. I know I still have a little swelling but I didn't think this would happen with a bowl of oatmeal. I hope nothing's wrong. Please advise. Rika

 

Do Tummy Tuck Surgical Drains Hurt?

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The following question from our tummy tuck forum is from a woman who was wondering if tummy tuck surgical drains hurt, how long the drains have to stay in and how difficult it was to go to the bathroom with the surgical drains.

I am interested in getting a tummy tuck. I was wondering if the drains hurt? is it hard to go to the bathroom? How long does the drains stay inside you? Do you have to get cut again to get the drains out? Dominique

 

My Tummy Tuck Was Painful

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The following question from our tummy tuck forum is from a woman who had an extremely painful combination tummy tuck, liposuction and breast augmentation operation.

It's almost three weeks since I have my tummy tuck and liposuction along with a breast augmentation the recovery for the bust augmentation It was okay, but, the recovery for the tummy tuck it was a different story, the first two weeks it was so painful, that my husband had to take care of me the whole first week day and night, "thanks god" that he is retired from his job, other way he can be kind of sleepy on his job. the second week I have to managed to take care of myself, because he was tired of me, ringing the bell every time I have to go to the bathroom and not to be able to move my body...

 

When Can I Remove My Tummy Tuck Surgical Drains?

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Removing Tummy Tuck Surgical Drains. The following question from our tummy tuck forum is from a woman who had a tummy tuck 17 days ago and is wondering if it is safe to remove her tummy tuck surgical drains.

I had my abdominoplasty & herniolasty done on 11/8/2010 ie. 17 days now. The drain collected still is 22cc. Can the drain be removed now? Will it get accumulated if the drain pipe is removed? Baby

 

Tummy Tucks And Sunlight - Not A Good Mix

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The following question from our tummy tuck forum is from a woman who had a tummy tuck 2 months ago and is wondering if it is safe to exposes her tummy tuck scar to sunlight.

My surgery was done in July 6 2010. Is it safe to be expose in the sun already? Vanessa