Panni...Check Questions Now

[freelee 128]

Thanks for the responses. Now I have a couple of questions for those of you who have completed the process. Anyone use a portable wound vac? How do you tell if it is working? Most of the time it sounds like a gieger counter and which makes me think it is leaking, but when it is silent (rarely) I feel like it is not working. I still have it at home as well as the two drains which I understand may take from 1-2 weeks to be removed.

Also, I came home 10# heavier than I went in, and 3 1/2 # of skin was removed. Is this normal and is it all fluids from the surgery? When can I begin to see it go down? I am walking and up and around. I love the way my stomach looks and my feet are not swollen anymore.

Anxious to see the end results......do you go down a size in clothing and how soon?

My surgery was Fri (June 30) Today is Tues (July 4)....Happiest 4th of July wishes to you all!!

[Stella S 612]

Yes swelling and Fluid giv it months. I suggest touching base with MD about machine.

[nurse247 74]

I have done a lot of wound vac dressings in my nursing career. I love wounds actually. If it's not alarming you're good to go.