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 brown. I was told the fluid had to be brown
and very little in 24hrs for them to remove the drains. The drain
removal procedure is nasty. I almost passed out. It is very long
and rolled up inside. As they pull it out you can feel it unwind.

As for the binder hitting on your tubes: Mine did the same thing;
however, I would either make sure it was low enough not to press hard
or roll it up so that it would not hit them at all.

You mention your navel? What is wrong with it? Are you speaking of
your navel button or your navel in general?


--- In cosmeticandplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, Wild Berries
<wild_berries32@...> wrote:
>
> 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
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> 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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