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Abdo swelling post bilateral diep flap recon- is this normal?

maxi3
maxi3 Member Posts: 6 ✭
in Tests, treatments and side effects
Hello 

I'm 2 weeks post bilateral diep flap recon. First check up with my surgeon and had to have some drainage of blood as my abdo/ stomach was distented
I was told if this happens again I woudl need and ultra sound and fruther drainage via llocal radiography centre
Has anyone else been through this ?
I was expecting swelling ect after surgery but I am worried why I have had had such a big build up up blood in my abdo. ? Drains came out after one week 
Thanks

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  • Daina_BCNA
    Daina_BCNA Administrator, Staff, Member, Moderator Posts: 56 ✭
    Hi maxi3, just jumping in to see if you were given a contact for someone in your treatment team following surgery? They should be across how you are going and especially if you are concerned.   
  • maxi3
    maxi3 Member Posts: 6 ✭
    Hi Daina
    The practise nurse said if I was concerned to call them, send photos or video even and they would then assess if further drainage needed
    I was just curious if this is “normal” having this much blood/ fluid still in abdominal nearing post 2 weeks surgery
    ive been home for 1 week and moving around

  • iserbrown
    iserbrown Member Posts: 5,808 ✭
    Hopefully you have been in touch with the Practice Nurse.  Everyone reacts differently hence your fluid build up needs assessment!

    Take care


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