Surgical Recovery: Post-Op Care, Nutrition & Complications

Surgical recovery requires strict adherence to activity restrictions, specialized liquid or soft diets, and proactive monitoring for post-operative complications.

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Can You Exercise When You Have a Seroma?

When you undergo a surgery that removes tissue — mastectomy or liposuction, for example — your body sometimes fills the space with fluid. This is called a seroma — an internal blister. A seroma is often painless and may not require treatment, but some types of inflammation may hamper your recovery and require draining.

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