Dark ..bruise like markings on the side of my stomach?

[dat_sweetmami 81]

Is something wrong with my insides? They keep showing up..first it was one...I thought it was the surgery and apart of the healing process but now...I have 3 bruise/ green colored markings. About the size of a quarter each...what can it be?

[MichiganChic 3,262]

When was your surgery? If it was in the last three weeks, it probably is a result of that. The green color means it's an old bruise. I didn't have bruises there, but I was really surprised that I stayed bruised from the IVs for almost a month. If you had blood thinners (and you probably did) right after surgery, this exacerbates the bruising a little. You could always ask your surgeon, he/she knows what went on there....

[dat_sweetmami 81]

When was your surgery? If it was in the last three weeks' date=' it probably is a result of that. The green color means it's an old bruise. I didn't have bruises there, but I was really surprised that I stayed bruised from the IVs for almost a month. If you had blood thinners (and you probably did) right after surgery, this exacerbates the bruising a little. You could always ask your surgeon, he/she knows what went on there....[/quote']

My surgery was two weeks ago. I just keep seeing them pop up...if anything, shouldn't they be going away? Im hoping that im not leaking or anything.

[Phatabulous 6]

Hey honey i had my surgery on 3/11/13,and i was told from all the morphine,and heavy anesthesia then it might cause the bruising.But heres a tip go to your local drug store,or dollar store and get some "witch hazel" put some on a towel and lay it on the bruising and it will remove it..you will be fine love..good luck:-)

[LINDANACK 15]

You ned to call your doctor and report that. It could be very serious.

[SpaceDust 585]

My surgery was two weeks ago. I just keep seeing them pop up...if anything' date=' shouldn't they be going away? Im hoping that im not leaking or anything.[/quote']

Every abdominal surgery I've had, I had "late-breaking" bruises that just sort of appeared a week or two later. Often, as you describe, they were green and sometimes purplish with tinges of green. I was told this was pretty normal, and they were healing just fine.

Still, I'd probably call the Dr. for reassurance if it's causing you concern at all.

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[Shawn Morrison 71]

Call your doctor is the only answer to this question. Call now.

[dat_sweetmami 81]

Thank you all...Indeed I called the doc and his asst told me that it is normal after having major surgery to have bruising pop up.

pheeewwww glad im ok. They made sure to ask me if i was having any pain...fevers . .ect and my answer is no. Today is my 2 wks post op and im getting better by the day. Hope all of you are having a great day!!! :-)