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Wonder Wednesday: What was a seroma like?
This weeks Wonder Wednesday question is: What was a seroma like? ***Graphic medical photos below*** As many of you know by now, I had a tummy tuck for lipedema removal on February 11th, 2021. Dr. Jaime Schwartz removed 3.5 feet of skin that weighed 20lbs. He also did manual extraction of the larger nodules and some liposuction as well. My stomach was almost all nodules and the removal of it was life changing. My back instantly felt better. About a week post op, I noticed when I leaned forward to pull my compression back up I was dripping from a non drain spot. I reached out right away to let the surgery tech know. I was advised to keep on eye on it but that it seemed like a seroma. A seroma is a collection of fluid that builds up under the surface of your skin. Seromas may develop after a surgical procedure, most often at the site of the surgical incision or where tissue was removed. The fluid, called serum, doesn’t always build up right away. I knew that a seroma was a possibility with any of plastic surgery. There was nothing myself or my surgeon did or didn’t…
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Wonder Wednesday: Why did it take so long for a diagnosis?
*** Possible trigger warning: fat shaming, Dr's not believing patient*** This weeks Wonder Wednesday question is: Why did it take so long for a diagnosis? You seemed to suffer for so long... I wish I had a better answer other than doctors just don’t know about it. But sadly, at least in my case, that seems to be the reason why I didn't get a diagnosis till I was in my late 20’s. Actually the more I think about it it's that not enough people, in general, know about it.
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Wonder Wednesday: Why Tummy Tuck?
This weeks Wonder Wednesday question is: How did the tummy tuck surgery affect it? I thought it was only in the legs