Question:
What were you instructed to do to minimize swelling post op?
I am scheduled for an abdominoplasty on 8/2/04. Not that I am terribly vain, but my 30th high school reunion is Labor Day weekend. I doubt that I will "wow" any of my former classmates, but I hope to look "pretty good". What percentage of the swelling will be gone after a month? Did you do anything that you think really helped reduce the swelling (i.e., exercise, massage, etc.)? (My main goal is to be rid of my constant back pain, so I am REALLY looking forward to some relief from that!) — koogy (posted on July 9, 2004)
July 9, 2004
Wear your binder. Swelling got more pronounced as the day went on, so keep
off your feet that day. Exercise made my swelling worse.
— mom2jtx3
July 9, 2004
I am 2 months post op and the binder really does help. I am still swollen
but everyone tells me that I am not. But I can tell the difference and
can't wait until it is gone.
— classydame1
July 9, 2004
Not only did i wear a corsett i wore a long line panty girdle to above my
knee. the doctor wants that long line with no pockets for fluid to
accumulate. i wore this 24/7 except to shower.this well help with the
swelling and allow the muscle to remain tight to the new skin with out the
fluid acculmation. All the Best!Tracey
— traceybubbles
July 9, 2004
I wore a binder for the 1st week, then a long waisted girdle for 6 weeks
per instructions from my PS. I'm 10 weeks post op from a full TT (hip to
hip). I had very little swelling post op. In fact I left from the out
patient center wearing my 4's I went in with. I wore them daily, even with
bandages. My PS was amazed with my healing and little amount of swelling. I
have been flat as a board from day one. Two weeks later I had to wear size
2's. I only had 2 pounds removed with the TT, but it made a huge
difference. Try drinking fresh squezzed lemon juice in a cup of hot water
for swelling. Elevate legs with pillows. I slept like this for 6 weeks.
Your body will let you know that it needs rest. Listen and Obey! lol
Good Luck,
— Hazel S.
July 11, 2004
There is an excellent site dedicated to TT, Panni, and Abmsty.
makemeheal,com
I am 5 days PO super swollen I hear from these amny ladies you can swell 6
months-1year. Everyone is differnt. I for one look 5 months pregnat and can
only fit into elastic waisted stuff. Good Luck
— Cindee A.
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