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skibunny · 12-07-2006, 08:21 PM

Hi! I had my reconstruction almost 6 weeks ago, and I am happy to report I am up and about healing slowly and becoming accustomed to my new body. I will need some fine tuning , but that is later when all the swelling goes down.

I have a question for anyone who has had this type of reconstruction. My tummy (from where they took the fat) is so tight which they say it is supposed to be. However, above the incision it feels like spasms or contractions and it looks swollen and I am uncomfortable. Did anyone else have anything like this with this surgery? Could fluid be accumulating?

Thanks for any input.

Skibunny

12-07-2006, 08:21 PM	#1
skibunny Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bryn Mawr, PA Posts: 22	Bilateral DIEP Reconstruction Question Hi! I had my reconstruction almost 6 weeks ago, and I am happy to report I am up and about healing slowly and becoming accustomed to my new body. I will need some fine tuning , but that is later when all the swelling goes down. I have a question for anyone who has had this type of reconstruction. My tummy (from where they took the fat) is so tight which they say it is supposed to be. However, above the incision it feels like spasms or contractions and it looks swollen and I am uncomfortable. Did anyone else have anything like this with this surgery? Could fluid be accumulating? Thanks for any input. Skibunny