LBL Incision opening up at 4 wks out?
Is it leaking? My doctor told me that the incision could open up if you have excess fluid build up like a seroma. The liquid will look for a weak spot on the incision line and force it's way out. Also, if you spit a stitch, it can cause a pimple like bump and erupt along the incision line causing a new opening.
Tess
Starting Wt 306; Losing Wt 155; Goal Wt 145: Regain Wt 225; Current Wt 157
PS: FDL Tummy Tuck, Hernia Repair 5/17/12, TT Revision, Butt and Thigh Lift 4/18/13
My incision is open about size of nickel where all incisions come together, and it is leaking fluid. With corset trunkplasty it is common, so I was expecting it. I do not have any seromas, the glue just pulled apart and it is leaking the fatty necrosis crap. everywhere else looks good, and the surgeon removed the tape from all the other incisions.
I will post 1 month out pics wednesday. I am very happy with the results so far. I know the results of the thigh lipo/ debulk will not be until 6 months out, and right now they are lumpy and bumpy with scar tissue.
I will post 1 month out pics wednesday. I am very happy with the results so far. I know the results of the thigh lipo/ debulk will not be until 6 months out, and right now they are lumpy and bumpy with scar tissue.
Yvonne. To thine own self be true. hw 432/ sw 352/ cw196.8/gw 200 RNY 8/11/10 Corsettrunkplasty & thigh lipo 5/16/2012.
It has happened as far out as 5 weeks with one other on this board. We have so many internal stitches and it takes about 8 weeks or longer for them to properly knit together. It is for this reason my doctor didn't want me swimming for 8 weeks. Have you contacted your surgeon? I am sorry this happened to you!
12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.
Mine tore open at the 4 week mark when I shifted in bed. I had another small opening around the 6 weeks mark for no reason. My doctor said it was common. My tear healed within 2 weeks. My small hole disappeared within a week. I was told to put Xeroform gauze on it.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
My doctor says openings happen between weeks 3 and 5 - so it sounds normal. He says it will appear fine then suddenly it opens...we are healing from the inside out.
www.youtube.com/kellawanda <---check out my vlog of my progress
VSG 6/4/2009: I'm 5'4", HW 242, SW 234, CW 155. Size 6 generally.
PS with Dr. Agha 5/14/2012 - LBL, Arm lift, fat transfer to (_:_)
VSG 6/4/2009: I'm 5'4", HW 242, SW 234, CW 155. Size 6 generally.
PS with Dr. Agha 5/14/2012 - LBL, Arm lift, fat transfer to (_:_)
I spit stitches and had some spots open back up. They closed up very nicely and I would never know now from looking at the areas.
SW 280 / GW 150 / CW 128.8
Reconstructive surgery, under construction!
Lower Body Lift - 12/14/2011 - Atlanta VA Medical Center
Brachioplasty & Mastopexy w/Augmentation - 03/14/2012 - Dr Marisa Lawrence
Reconstructive surgery, under construction!
Lower Body Lift - 12/14/2011 - Atlanta VA Medical Center
Brachioplasty & Mastopexy w/Augmentation - 03/14/2012 - Dr Marisa Lawrence
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