Swelling Fluid

[vaio]

If the swelling fluid is left in there, and no suctioned out or drained out, will it just get absorbed back into the body? I know I have swelling, but I don't know if theres any of that fluid stuff you guys talk about.


Vaio

[jc71]

Yes. I always thought the fluid would get absorbed and the swelling would go down. The purpose of the "suctioning" and/or drains is to get that fluid out of that area quicker so the swelling reduces faster.  I don't guess drains are medically necessary, but they do allow the fluid to escape the surgical area and therefore speed up recovery.  Maybe one of the Dr.'s will confirm this.  

[JTZ]

If the swelling fluid is left in there, and no suctioned out or drained out, will it just get absorbed back into the body? I know I have swelling, but I don't know if theres any of that fluid stuff you guys talk about.

Yes, it will get absorbed and go away...just takes a little while.

[Grandpa Bambu]

If the swelling fluid is left in there, and no suctioned out or drained out, will it just get absorbed back into the body? I know I have swelling, but I don't know if theres any of that fluid stuff you guys talk about.


Vaio

Press on your chest lightly and if you hear a bit of a 'sloshing' sound, then yes you have some fluid in there. I had some but it didn't take very long to get absorbed.

[jc71]

bambu,
swelling in that right side about even with the left yet?

[Grandpa Bambu]

jc....

Yes, all the swelling and most of the bruising is gone now . There is a little bit more fatty tissue on the right side than the left. Hopefully this will go as I loose a few more lbs.