? FOR ALL "OPEN RNY'ERS"

I had an open RNY on December 15th and am experience something really wierd. I have a huge lump right under the top the the incision in between my breast bone. I called the surgeon last Wednesday and he said that this is something normal and that I should apply warm compresses' to it and if it is still there by Tuesday to give him a call back and I could come in for an emergency appointment. I am still taking the pain meds because it hurts when I take a deep breath, stretch my arms over my head, or walk. I want to know if you have experienced this? If so, what was done about it? I am really concerned because today is Sunday and that lump has not gone down. Please give me your input! Thanks Treena

hi treena not at all sure what that could be, maybe go see your doc. but sometimes gentle massage helps if it is a bubble of fluid or even the start of some scar tissue. but gentle is the word, and if it hurst, STOP good luck and merry christmas, jacki

Thanks Jacki!

I would be careful with the whole gentle message thing. If you don't have a fever, don't sweat it, it isnt an infection which is what counts. Other wise do as your doc says, keep warm compress's on it. It is most likely scar tissue forming, or just swelling from healing. I am still swollen a bit where my new puchy actually is and my scar is not fully healled. The last of the stitches just fell off last week. Good luck with everything.

Treena - Could be a seroma - just a collection of fluid under the skin. I had one after my port replacement surgery. No big deal - the dr. sticks a needle in it and drains it right in the office. Just go in Tuesday so they can take a look. Jenn Y. banded 11/3/05 Port Replaced 9/21/06

hi treena how you feeling today?? did it go down any?? i'll be thinking of ya good luck hugs roberta