Swelling (Confused)
I am 4 wks out from having lbl... and have had no issues...but the last two days I am swelling so bad it hurts. When I swell up it gets so tight I feel like my scar/incision is going to pop open! Any suggestions??? Has anyone else been like this..everything going perfect and then a hiccup? Is it anything to worry about?
Are you still wearing your compression garmets? I wore mine for about 6 mos it seems- it just made me feel more "together"
Is it hot where you are- heat can cause swelling. Are you eating saltier foods?
Is the swelling all over?
Does it go away in the morning?
On the other hand when I was 2 weeks out one side of my TT suddenly swelled out 1" further than the non-op area. I started running a fever. It ended up that I had a bleed under the flap and had to have another surgery to remove a 1L blood clot.
Some swelling is normal- I swelled for at least 2-3 mos. But if it is uneven, doesn't go away at night, or shows any signs of infection call your doc.
Good luck-
Pup
Most people experience some level of swelling. If you are having fever or other signs of infection, please contact your surgeon. Pup posted many good questions about heat/sodium etc. I watched my sodium very carefully after my body work was done in December. I ate a lot of watermelon and papaya to help my body release fluids. I wore compression garments 24/7 for 6 weeks, then work flexee garments for a few weeks. Walking some also helps keep the blood circulating, just don't overdo it.
I hope you feel better!!
I hope you feel better!!
HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011