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,
speaking from experience, when you go back to your follow up you might want
to take pain medicine before the appt cause pulling out the drains is a
little uncomfortable and the pain meds makes it more comfortable.

Deb



From: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tamara
Finley
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 3:17 PM
To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery] Re: Tummy Tuck



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

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From: Wild Berries
To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com
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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@... <mailto:bsbaby0704%40yahoo.com> >
To: cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com
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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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