Spleen hematoma post op?

Hi guys!

I am currently five weeks post RNY and unfortuantely have had pain on and off (mostly on) since day one.  I thought initially it was par for the course being as I have never had surgery before etc. 

I went to my one month follow up at the clinic about 10 days ago and told the NP that I was still experiencing a great deal of pain with very little exertion.  I even tried going to the gym three days that week thinking it was just muscular and that I just needed to 'get things moving again.

She suggested that if I still had the pain in a couple of weeks to go and see my family doctor.  I actually didn't wait a couple of weeks and went the next day.   She ordered an abdominal ultrasound for the next day only to find out I have a large hematoma of the spleen (which sits very close to the stomach where all the work was done during my surgery).  It measures 10 x 7 cm. and covers 60% of my spleen.  This now explains why just taking a deep breath, coughing or any real movement causes great pain. 

I was seen in the clinic the folowing day with the ultrasound results and the surgeon said the only thing to do for my spleen is to let it heal on its own, which could take at least four weeks!  Yikes! 

I'm just wondering if anyone else has expereinced anything like this as well.

I've not experienced this- or otherwise heard. Seems plausible though. 

Id be curious to see my surgery notes to see if anything is documented regarding the spleen. It Wouldn't serve much purpose though. Take it easy.

At one month post op I am surprised they would tell you to go to your PCP like it couldn't possibly be surgery related. I am glad it was diagnoised and you didn't wait.

Sounds like you need to continue to take it easy, no gym....

While annoying you will get past this and be on your way...