Question:
Is this normal?

I had a lap rny on 2/18/02, I have a weird feeling near one of the cuts. It feels like a muscle wants to pop out. I can't think of any better way of saying this. It's a very stange feeling. What is this and has anyone had this? I cannot say that it is painfull... just a super weird pressure from the inside pushing out. Thanks in advance!    — Pattyrau (posted on February 23, 2002)

February 23, 2002
It could possibly be a seroma, a collection of fluid behind the incision. I had open RNY so I have a four inch scar but there are two holes in the incision that drains fluid constantly. Before the holes appeared my incision was very hard, almost like it was going to bust. I would call your surgeon because if there is a collection of fluid and it is not draining, your surgeon can drain it for you. Better safer to ask then to be nervous. I hope this helps! : )
   — Marie D.

February 23, 2002
I had a lap rny on 1/26 and I get the same sensation -- usually when I lie flat on my back. The nurse told me that it's fairly normal -- especially near the port used to do most of the work (in my surgeon's case, the lower left one). Apparently, it's your muscles trying to heal.
   — Miguel C.

February 23, 2002
Could be a hernia or build up of scar tissue.
   — [Anonymous]