I am 12 days post op. I had open RNY. My incision runs from below my bra line until

two inches above my belly. I've noticed that the entire area is swelled and hard. Although I've already lost 16 pounds, my stomach almost seems larger because of the swelling. The thing that specifically concerns me is the area right below my bra line. It is swelled almost to the size of a small fist. I hope it's not going to stay like this forever. It started at the hospital and I showed the nurse. She said it was normal. However, it doesn't seem normal to me and seems to be getting larger. Has anyone else experienced a similar effect after the surgery? My incision appears to be healing fantastic. However, I wonder if I don't have some type of huge swelling or sac of fluid underneath the incision. Any ideas? I hate to call my doctor because it's Friday. I've kind of let it go all week and I don't want to call him now. I thought I would wait until Monday. But, I was curious if anyone else has experienced something similar. Thanks for your help.

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