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
awfully uncomfortable, it did help with the pinching. Yes, I was also much
bigger AFTER my surgery but this too shall end. I lived on pain meds for two
full weeks and religiously took them on time so that the pain never got away
from me. It is IMPERATIVE that you rest - all the time if possible. This will
only aid in YOUR recovery. In the end, it will all be worth it.

I read the earlier post from another member who still, some time later, has pain
in her abdomen especially when doing exercises. I was so sorry to read this and
hope that your doctor knows. I had it all done (tt with muscle tightening,
lipo, breast lift and implant replacement under the muscle) and I have NO pain,
even when running daily. If you haven't made your concerns known, do so. There
is no way you should live in pain.

Best of luck to both of you.
Tami
Michigan


----- Original Message -----
From: Wild Berries
To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] Re: Tummy Tuck


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 to
bed even if it was only 7 pm. This is not easy for sure.

The abdominal support is going right over my drains which if very painful. As
soon as they will come out next tuesday (crossing my fingers), i till be able to
wear my real post-op girdle.

One thing that is funny about this girdle is it's made for me. I mean the
technician took my measurements from before the sugery and for my hips, he took
the measurement at my bone hips level. (Sorry, i am French) It was giving 40
inches. How will i fit in that. Even after my surgery, i am bigger than
before.... i guess the i am much wider than pre-op.

The infection in my hip seems to start to go better. I have less fluid coming
out and the color is not as brownish as it was. It's going slowly to pink like
on the left side. About my navel, i dunno. I just hope it won't die or fall on
the floor.

Nathalie

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From: bsbaby0704 <bsbaby0704@...>
To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 8:14:01 PM
Subject: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] Re: Tummy Tuck

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 binder at ALL times. It will serve several
uses. It will keep the swelling down. It is normal to have some
swelling; however, swelling can increase if fluid gathers. The
binder will prevent the fluid from building up. The binder also
helps you to stand straight again sooner. It will help ensure you
do not do too much too soon.

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