Ruggie's back from plastic torture surgery
My understanding is that clots are somewhat time dependent - the longer you're under, the higher the odds. Genetics, age, and weight also matter. I guess the same as any surgery of the same duration
Bed rest, definitely. With full body lift, I can't be on my feet more than five, ten minutes at the absolute most (five days out). I'm tighter than a drum.
Different surgeons have different opinions on compression garments. Mine says yes, but after JP drains come out; mine are still in.
Of course incision sites have higher infection rates - not sure what your question is on this last one? Are you asking about how I'm keeping my wounds clean?
Bed rest, definitely. With full body lift, I can't be on my feet more than five, ten minutes at the absolute most (five days out). I'm tighter than a drum.
Different surgeons have different opinions on compression garments. Mine says yes, but after JP drains come out; mine are still in.
Of course incision sites have higher infection rates - not sure what your question is on this last one? Are you asking about how I'm keeping my wounds clean?
Heaviest weight: 310 pounds (Male, 5'10")
Glad things went well.
My surgeon didn't have me start on compression garments until 3 weeks after surgery. Then I had to wear them for 3 weeks 24/7.
My surgeon didn't have me start on compression garments until 3 weeks after surgery. Then I had to wear them for 3 weeks 24/7.
Highest Weight: 380 Consult Weight: 357 Surgery Weight: 309
Goal Weight: 220 (9/29/10) Revised Goal Range 215-220 Current Weight: 224
Plastics: Circumferential Lower Body Lift - 11/18/2011
Gynecomastia - 6/14/2012
Didn't have to wear a binder. He told me to get Under Armour compression shirts/shorts.
Wasn't annoying at all. It feels like a security blanket so that things aren't moving around that much. Think it definitely helped. It was hard giving it up.
Wasn't annoying at all. It feels like a security blanket so that things aren't moving around that much. Think it definitely helped. It was hard giving it up.
Highest Weight: 380 Consult Weight: 357 Surgery Weight: 309
Goal Weight: 220 (9/29/10) Revised Goal Range 215-220 Current Weight: 224
Plastics: Circumferential Lower Body Lift - 11/18/2011
Gynecomastia - 6/14/2012
My surgeon has me (my partner) lightly scrub out blood from the suture sites with hydrogen peroxide and then sterilize with Betadine (iodide) for the first 4-5 days. The JP ports sites are sealed with antibiotic ointment. This procedure done 2-3 times a day. It's really painless. I'm told it's really important to keep dried blood out for two reasons 1) it's great bacterial food and 2) it'll serve as granulation sites that can lead to increased incision scarring.
After 4-5 days, when sutures are completely done oozing, they are cleansed with Hibiclens instead of hydrogen peroxide.
After 4-5 days, when sutures are completely done oozing, they are cleansed with Hibiclens instead of hydrogen peroxide.
Heaviest weight: 310 pounds (Male, 5'10")
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