I underwent an extended abdominal plasty in April 2011. I still have swelling if I eat a large meal if I walk a lot during the day and if I don't consume large amounts of water. Immediately following the tummytuck
I was told to do lymphatic massage in the groin area and pubic area this did seem to help some I would do it at night as I laid in bed. That fell by the wayside
I was told to do lymphatic massage in the groin area and pubic area this did seem to help some I would do it at night as I laid in bed. That fell by the wayside
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And addition to my above post I have found teas that made in diuresis will help me to lose the excess fluid temporarily if I need to feel confident and an outfit etc. But what I was told was there are three main lymph drainage areas out of the abdomen two of them are compromised at the time of surgery that's the initial six months of swelling we most all endure. That must be what is continuing to happen our lymphatic drainage system is insufficient The best we can do is rest when we can drink tons of water with lemon as it is an excellent detoxifier to Lymph system. Also 80% low-carb diet with mostly whole foods to promote lymph health and avoid this sort of toxic back up that we are all experiencing so my vice to you is herbal teas, tons of water with lemon, Apple cider vinegar and occasional lymphatic massage as you are in bed at nightand flat on your back.
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I am having the same exact results. I went to my doctor the other day and she told me it might be from my stitches being so low. I'll let you know what else I find out
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Hey can we talk.. I have had the worst most debilitating experience of my life after my tummytuck, I don't know how to even live anymore.
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I had a tummy tuck in May 2014. Though the doctor was supposedly one of the besr, he performed a botched procedure and left me deformed with a huge dog ear and lopsided stomach. To make matters worse he refused to fix me up after telling me he would only because I went to another doctor for a second opinion. Dr. Siddharth Bass from Miami, FL is not board certified and is a cold hearted and insensitive human being. Stay away from him.
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Superstar, Oh my goodness, I feel so horrible for you. I have not had the swelling but my stitching keeps popping so this is my 3rd surgery I had to repair my abdomen wall. I highly, highly recommend MLD (manual lymphatic drainage massage) to unclog your lymphatic system and to get it in working order. It will take multiple sessions, but it works! It really helps with my swelling, drainage, relaxes my body and mind while getting your body back in natural working order. BLESSINGS!
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I had a tummy tuck 4 yrs ago. Just had a CT scan and ultra sound. There is something very wrong. I came undone 3 fourths the way. I took pics. My surgeon wouldn't come in there. Pulled more stitches out and told me I would come undone even more. I was furious. I ended up at the wound center with a suction machine attached to me for weeks or longer. So after about 15000.00 wasn't worth it and I'm really bulging at the top of my naval like a large hernia or something the size of a man's large fist pertruding. I fill very bloated and can fill movement when 8 take a bath.
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I am almost a year out and feel the exact same way. So many people feel so good with their TT. I DO NOT. I have to say I'm glad I'm not the only one.
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I use a compression garment when doing extensive work or movement. I have had to eat smaller meals or I get swelling and indigestion.
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I have the same problem. No answers either. But I'm wondering if it from maybe removing lymph nodes during surgery. My mom had cancer n had some removed in her leg, afterwards a few months her leg swelled. Just a thought.
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