I have been a member of this group for a while, but stopped reading.
My mistake.
I had a tummy tuck last week. I am 9 days out now. I had my dressings
removed yesterday. I have infection in the navel and in my right hip.
I am on antibiotics.
I also have the skin peeling under the long scar. What should i do
about it? It's itching a bit and hurting at the same time.
Yes, we get used to the drains but i can't wait to have them removed.
Maybe next week.
My tummy is swollen, normal i guess. I am wearing my abdominal
compression elastic since last night. I can see it's helping... with
the swelling and to keep the drains from moving...lol
Do you have any suggestions for me to make it easier?
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Hi everyone, I have been a member of this group for a while, but stopped reading. My mistake. I had a tummy tuck last week. I am 9 days out now. I had my...
wow, ouch........ I had no problem with my tummy tuck , but similar with my Mons plasty a year later. The compression belt helps a lot with swelling and pain....
I am sorry to hear that you have an infection. The itching near the scar is normal, it is a sign of healing. As for any tips; I would recommend wearing your...
Hi, Last night, i had to remove my abdominal support. I wasn't able to breathe and the pain was too high. The only think i could do is take my pain med and go...
Can you cut a hole in your abdominal support garmant for each drain so that it is not crushed? That's what my doctor did for me and, although they were...
Natalie, You speak of infection in your hip...are you talking about the fluid coming out of the drain....the pinkish brownish yellow stuff is normal. Also, ...
The fluid coming from your tubes should be brown in color. When I first had my TT the fluid was red (looked black) then in a few days it turned pink, and then...
Tami, Mmmm i didn't think about it. I guess i will get my scisors tomorrow morning and try to make holes in my garmnent. I hope it will not break it. So as i...
You're not being lazy! You had major surgery and you're giving yourself the gift of time. Enjoy it! And yes, you will shrink before your very eyes if you're...
Rest is very important. Be sure not to over do it. When I had mine I would get up and walk around a couple of days after my surgery, but did not do any...
Tami, OMG, i can't wait to go shopping!!! I just love it. Before i lose weight, i was wearing size 28. Can you imagine it was a nightmare for me to find...
As far as the drains hurting, I've had abdominal surgery 9 times in the last 8 years and am a professional now at drains - they have also fed the tube out...
Deb, Ohhh thank you for the tip about the pain med before the drain removal. On my left hip, the draining is a nice pink and on the right hip, it's kinda...
Hi, I guess then what is coming out of my drains is pretty normal. It's brownish pink on one side and clear pink on the other side. In 24 hours, i barely have...
While doctors vary be aware that you will probably not get your tubes out Tuesday. My doc said I had to have less than 1-2 ml of fluid before removal. I had...
Hi again, No worries, i am taking it easy. Even reading emails for more than half hour is too much. I have to get back to bed....lol I really enjoy being lazy....
Hi again, So if i understand, my navel is correct. It will heal with time. I am glad it's not black. The color is like yellow and it's leaking a bit. Not much....
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