Incision lumps

[Bigbandbetty 12]

Hi. I am 14 days post op now. I'm concerned that the two 'incision' sites, central abdomen, below sternum, are like a small lump, just larger than pea size. The other 3 incision points are flat. I can feel my port under one wound. The wounds are closed nicely. What are the lumps? Is it tissue that I will have permanently? Should I try massage it down? I convinced my husband the wounds would heal and not be noticeable. Now I'm a bit concerned.

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I definitely wouldn't massage or do anything to them until you check with your doctor.

If they aren't red, warm, and/or sore then I'd mention it at your next appointment. If they are red, warm, and/or sore I'd call your surgeon's office for advice now.

[hayley_94 13]

Can I ask what was used to close the incisions?

I had glue and I did have a lump under one of mine. I had it checked and it was just the glue so was nothing to worry about. It's gone now but if you are worried then ring your clinic nurse or surgeon. They are there to help you and guide you and will probably have seen all kinds like this before x

[Bigbandbetty 12]

Thanks very much ladies. I was glued. It doesn't feel warm or swollen and seems healed. I'll give it another week then will contact the clinic. Thanks again.

[lia51310 15]

I have the same lumps on my incisions they are still healing and itchy!!! When I went to my first dr appt after surgery my dr saw them and disnt say anything all she said was everything was good and that I'm doing fine, if they aren't infected or bleeding I'm sure your fine

[NiftyNinjanator 51]

I believe I had dissolvable stitches under my glue. I could feels things too for awhile, even had one poking out, but they are gone now.

[Bigbandbetty 12]

Hi. I am 14 days post op now. I'm concerned that the two 'incision' sites' date=' central abdomen, below sternum, are like a small lump, just larger than pea size. The other 3 incision points are flat. I can feel my port under one wound. The wounds are closed nicely. What are the lumps? Is it tissue that I will have permanently? Should I try massage it down? I convinced my husband the wounds would heal and not be noticeable. Now I'm a bit concerned.[/quote']

Hello friends, the lumps are a lot less. I've been gently massaging them and it seems to help. It's also making them less sensitive to touch. All good. This forum is sooooooo important as here in the UK you don't see the surgeon for a follow up. You have a telephone number to call if you have concerns and I have dietician consultations over the phone but don't see anyone medical until first fill date on 15-10-13 (slightly late due to me being on holiday). Keep up the chat and thanks everyone :-)