Lump under incision

[Blayden2029 15]

I am just a week post-op, my incisions look "good" but it feels like there is a lump, like a hard ball under the center incision. None of the others (I have 5) have it. Any ideas? Was thinking maybe the start of scar tissue? If it is is there any way to make it not form, I'd rather not have a lump in the center of my stomach, in the same area as the button on my pants (when I can get them back on) Thanks for any info and suggestions!

[mrsto 2,925]

Here is a blurb from WebMD regarding incision care after surgery. It mentions the lump....

You may notice some soreness, tenderness, tingling, numbness, and itching around the incision. There may also be mild oozing and bruising, and a small lump may form. This is normal and no cause for concern.

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/incision-care-after-surgery-topic-overview

[Judy Robinette 51]

I hate to ask this question, but just in case, the center incision or the port incision? I just want to make sure that you are not worried about the lump caused by the port under the incision.

[mrsto 2,925]

I hate to ask this question, but just in case, the center incision or the port incision? I just want to make sure that you are not worried about the lump caused by the port under the incision.

Actually - a really GOOD question.

[Judy Robinette 51]

Actually - a really GOOD question.

I know sometimes questions seem redundant, but I just had to ask because honestly I forgot about my port for a second and I bumped into it and was worried why I had so much pain, and then DAH husband says honey your port it there!

[mrsto 2,925]

I know sometimes questions seem redundant, but I just had to ask because honestly I forgot about my port for a second and I bumped into it and was worried why I had so much pain, and then DAH husband says honey your port it there!

LOL! But I don't think the question is redundant at all. My initial thought (and response) was based on a small lump I had under an incision from kidney surgery. The incision lumps are pretty common. It never OCCURRED to me that it may be the port! Duh is right

[JhonnieB 73]

It may be built up Fluid near you incision, I had that happen. Just let your doctor know. The fluid can easily be removed

[Blayden2029 15]

I hate to ask this question, but just in case, the center incision or the port incision? I just want to make sure that you are not worried about the lump caused by the port under the incision.

It is the center one not the one to the left where the port would be... but good call... it feels like it is right under the skin too not deep...