Advice please

Linda R.
on 11/26/12 5:13 am - Ottawa, Canada

Hello everyone, I had my arm lift last Tuesday (20 Nov), and am wearing the compression garments on my arms.  I can remove for showering and to wa****  I notice that there is some spotting of blood and a light brownish color discharge on my compression garment sometimes.  Is this normal?  There is no oozing of blood or anything, just spotting here and there.  Any advice if this is normal and what I can do for it?  Should I call the plastic surgeon or wait until my next appt on 7 Dec?

Thanks.

Linda

   
Weight:  Highest 332, Consult 303, Surgery 288, Current 162, Goal 152 - I LOVE MY VSG!!
VSG - 29 Jul 2008.  Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift - Sep 2011, Arm Lift - Nov 2012 (Dr. H. Silverman, Ottawa)

Laura in Texas
on 11/26/12 7:44 am

I think it is normal. I remember the same thing with mine. But please call your surgeon to ease your mind. I hope your healing is going well!!

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."

Linda R.
on 11/26/12 8:33 am - Ottawa, Canada

Thanks for  your reply.  I did contact the surgeon and he said it was fine as long as I didn't have a fever or chills.  

   
Weight:  Highest 332, Consult 303, Surgery 288, Current 162, Goal 152 - I LOVE MY VSG!!
VSG - 29 Jul 2008.  Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift - Sep 2011, Arm Lift - Nov 2012 (Dr. H. Silverman, Ottawa)

Jewel_in_hiding
on 11/26/12 7:56 am - Raleigh, NC
It is definitely normal. My arms and chest were done on Nov 7 and it took 2 weeks to stop. My surgeon (who I saw again today for a routine post-op) told me not to be concerned if I see more of them over the next few weeks
Top is my progress, Bottom is to Surgeon's Goal
  
         
    
Linda R.
on 11/26/12 8:34 am - Ottawa, Canada

Thanks for your reply..  Surgeon said it was fine...I contacted him....so that's good. 

   
Weight:  Highest 332, Consult 303, Surgery 288, Current 162, Goal 152 - I LOVE MY VSG!!
VSG - 29 Jul 2008.  Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift - Sep 2011, Arm Lift - Nov 2012 (Dr. H. Silverman, Ottawa)

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