“I had a Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty 3 weeks ago. One week post-surgery, the area around my belly button had to be reopened due to an infection, with pus draining from the belly button. I was hospitalized and required 10 days of IV antibiotics. I’ve lost 100kg, and I’m still experiencing some seroma fluid near the belly button after the drains were removed on day 5. I currently have a passive drain in place, which will be removed tomorrow as the seroma fluid has been decreasing. Given my situation, how long should I expect recovery to take after Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty? Thank you for the helpful videos!"

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Surgery Details:

Had a Fleur-de-Lis (FDL) abdominoplasty 3 weeks ago.

Complications Post-Surgery:

Infection: After 1 week, the area around the belly button had to be reopened due to an infection.

Pus Drainage: Pus was coming out of the belly button.

Hospitalization: Required hospitalization and 10 days of IV antibiotics.

Post-Weight Loss:

Patient has lost 100 kg, which likely contributed to the skin issues and the need for body contouring surgery.

Seroma Fluid:

Some seroma fluid is still coming out near the belly button after normal drains were removed on day 5.

Currently, there is a passive drain in place, which will be removed tomorrow as the seroma fluid has decreased significantly.

Questions About Recovery:

The patient is asking about how long recovery can be expected in their specific situation due to the complications and seroma fluid.

Appreciation for Videos:

The patient expresses gratitude for the educational videos provided.

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