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maxi3
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4 months ago

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

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 ...
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maxi3
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4 months ago
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