Guest guest Posted October 24, 2002 Report Share Posted October 24, 2002 In a message dated 10/24/02 2:49:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Penelope@... writes: > > Doreen: > > Had my tummy tuck done in April and it was a breeze. Virtually no pain, > just extremely sore. Was supposed to be in the hospital for two days, > left less than 24 hours after the surgery feeling good. Told the doc I > didn't need the Percocet he prescribed, but extra strength Tylenol was > not enough. Took some Vicodin and was quite comfortable and up and > moving around wearing the binder. I do however, have an extremely high > threshold for pain just to let you know. Unfortunately two weeks later I > developed what they called a necrotic fat mass right at my left hip > bone. Words can't describe the degree of pain I was in. Was on > antibiotics and painkillers for two weeks. This is not a common > occurrence after tummy tucks, so don't worry. > > Bottom line, would do it again in a heartbeat. > > Good luck to you. > > Thanks Regina - I appreciate you taking the time to tell me of your experience - that necrotic mass thingy sounds ugly. I'm glad it cleared for you quickly. That's what I fear - infections of some kind. My flab is getting more annoying each day! I want it gone! Love, Doreen in Somerset Surgery: Oct. 10, 2001 Lap - Dr. Andrei Lost to date: 121 Pounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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