Is this knot a result of BLOOD NOT DISSOLVING?

Has anyone else had a knot like the size of your fist come up by the incision? I went to my surgeon yesterday because I noticed that above the belly button I had a hard sore spot the size of my fist come up. Unlike the hernia this did not go down when I laid down. He told me that it was undissolved blood that is now infected. He gave me antibiotics, said to use heat on area, and said to wear a binder to keep it in check. I am 7 weeks postop from tt/hernia repair. Does this sound right? Patti

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