Lumps and Bumps

[Tkrk0325 15]

Hi out there,

I had my band to sleeve revision on May 29th. I'm doing pretty good so far. I'm on pureed foods, trying hard to get my liquids in, and feeling full. I'm very happy with my decision to go ahead and do the revision.

My main concern is that I still have a lump where my port was "dug out" and there's another lump near the incision where my stomach was taken out. You can't see the lumps, but feel them. I think I still look kindov pregnant or something. Is that normal? I'm walking and don't seem to be having gas issues. Sometimes I'll get a sharp pain in those areas (of the lumps) when I move a certain way or roll onto my side when sleeping. Is this normal? I have a clinic-1 month follow up- appt. on Friday and I'll ask. I don't have a fever or any drainage from the incisions...everything looks healed. It just bothers me that these lumps are there. Do you think they could be hematomas from surgery and if so...will they go away or does the surgeon have to drain them? Ugh.

Thanks for any input.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

You are still healing at this point so I would just let them take a look at them at your post-op.

[Megdelyn 85]

That's probably a seroma where the port was. Its a buildup of Fluid under the skin at the site of the incision. They typically go away with time. Just keep an eye on it because there is a risk of infection. If it gets very painful or if it feels hot to the touch or looks suddenly red, call your doctor.

I had a would vac where my port was to keep down the chances of infection, but now I'll have a nice scar there. Oh well.