Stomach Discoloration After Surgery

[rainbowsfollowme 0]

I had lapband surgery on 6/4/2010. After surgery I had some bruising which was normal and expected.

However 6 weeks after surgery I still had discoloration on my stomach. This discoloration is just slightly darker than my natural skin color - almost resembling a birth mark. I asked the Doctor and he said it was probably just bruising under my skin and it would go away. I doubted it was bruising but trusted the Doctor.

Now I am 9 weeks post op and the discoloration is still there - it hasn't changed a bit. I'm wondering it anyone else has experience or heard of this??

[bandaide 1]

i had a big yellow splotch under my skin on both sides of my tummy for a long time after surgery from the heparin injections to prevent blood clots......yours sounds different though..... may want to consult a dermatologist if it continues to bother you at all. you should post picts, maybe it might help

[cynpatt 2]

I also had dark discoloration around a few of my bruises - finally went away around 3-4 months post op.

[SVM10 6]

It took my discoloration from bruising about 3 months to finally go away. Hopefully yours will heal and go away soon as well.