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

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Hello&nbsp;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 distentedI was told if this happens again I woudl need and ultra sound and fruther drainage via llocal radiography centreHas 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&nbsp;Thanks

daina_bcna · Answer

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.&nbsp; &nbsp;

maxi3 · Answer

Hi DainaThe practise nurse said if I was concerned to call them, send photos or video even and they would then assess if further drainage neededI was just curious if this is “normal” having this much blood/ fluid still in abdominal nearing post 2 weeks surgeryive been home for 1 week and moving around

iserbrown · Answer

Hopefully you have been in touch with the Practice Nurse.&nbsp; Everyone reacts differently hence your fluid build up needs assessment!Take care

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

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