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December 18, 2012, 01:10:25 PM

rimo301

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Compression garment ?
So i am having surgery soon , and when i talked to my surgeon lately , he said to me , i am a very mild case , i am not fat , and i dont need compression garment , he said it is not necessary ! so what do you think ?
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December 18, 2012, 01:40:01 PM Reply #1

rimo301

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Re: Compression garment ?
btw i will have drains for about 1 week
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December 18, 2012, 02:18:20 PM Reply #2

Offline Dr. Elliot Jacobs

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Re: Compression garment ?
I differ.

I believe a firm compression garment is an absolute necessity -- for any degree of gyne.  Without it, one risks a seroma or hematoma as well as prolonged swelling.

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