Whew - right leg update

So after my appointment last week with my ps in checking out my legs and discussing the possibilties, potential courses of treatment, I went back today after being on antibiotics since last Thursday.

Now, over the course of the weekend, the upper part of my right leg got a lot better to the point where it looks like the left one.  The lower area by my knee on the right leg is slightly better but very tender, puffy and red.  He confirmed the top part was fine and for the lower part, confirmed that it was a seroma.

His first thought was to just aspirate, but then he thought it would be better to open the incision and pack it since I start traveling on Sunday.  He'll see me again on Thursday to check the progress.  He also extended my antibiotics and gave me for pain (nothing heavy duty as I still have to work).

When he opened the incision, the amount of fluid that came out was amazing.  The pressure and tightness I felt in my leg eased up greatly with having the fluid drained.  DH was in the room with me so when he was showing me how to pack it, DH watched so he would know too.

I absolutely love my surgeon and would not have wanted anyone else.

I  don't post often but read daily and just wanted you to know that I have been thinking about your problems.  Hopefully this will be the end of your leg worries.  Be careful with your traveling.

Hey Lisa, will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Follow the drs orders and don't over do it. This heat wave can't be helping. Stay in AC! Did dr suggest getting massage therapy to help with the fluid?
Pam

Trust me, I'm not going to over do it.  I need to be in good shape to get on a plane.

We talked about massage prior to the first round of surgeries and he said then that it's up to me, but it's not something that he generally prescribes.  The left leg is doing really good, I'm suspecting that the issues with the drain I had in the right helped exacerbate this problem. 

I have to say, overall, my recovery has been going pretty smooth.  As frustrating as this seroma is, it'll be manageable.  

Wishing you the best, for a fast speedy recovery. I'm trying to learn from the experience of all you whom have gone before. I appreciate all the open honest truth the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Thank you, Pam

Lisa,

It's good to hear it sounds like your leg is starting to heal up.

Take care.

So good to hear you are doing wonderful darlin.  I think I too have a seroma too but we'll see.  My follow-up is Wednesday so at that point we'll see.

Ms Shell

Glad to hear you are doing better Lisa.  Like everyone else, don't over do it.  I hope your healing will go uneventful from today foward.

Blessings,

Nina