New Black & Blues Week 3

All of a sudden New Bruises are showing up on my belly!!! Is this normal??? Am I doing too much?? Cleaning, light bending, ...??? It has been 3 weeks and I feel better so I've been doing a bit more each day! Suzanne

Not to worry, they are completely normal. I was concerned when mine started showing up, but I found out that they are a result of the blood thinners that we were given in the hospital. The bruises are showing up because our clotting factors are returning to normal. They should go away shortly, but if they become painful or disruptive to your daily activities call your surgeon.

Thanks for the info!

My doctor told me that as long as they were progressing through the normal "bruise stages" (i.e. you know, purple, green, yellow, etc) that it was ok.. but if they were staying the purply color or continued to "pop up" to let him know because it could be you are doing too much. Just be careful and watch the progress of them. It never hurts to call and ask! They would rather you did that than ignore things that seem unusual.

Hi Suzanne: Black and Blue marks is very normal. I remember my stomach looked like I got hit by a mack truck. lol But all was well. Jus****ch it. It is good that you are doing things. Just listen to your Dr. and do what he says to do. Donna P