Question:
I had a TT on Aug. 23rd of this year and now have developed

a mass above my pelvic area. It is the size of a small orange, its not a hernia because my PCP checked it for me. She is not sure what it is. It is pushing on my bladder and gives me the sensation i have to urinate. It is getting larger and more bothersome. It protrudes out. I was hoping its not an abcess. Any info or related situations that someone could share would be great. I have an appointment Thursday with my surgeon to look at this. He is not very personable however and is quick to shrug things off. Thanks    — roxxyblue72 (posted on October 26, 2004)

October 25, 2004
could be a blood pocket. How long after you got your drains out did it 'appear'.. I assume your still under your PS care - if it is he'll drain it off with a needle; and if that doesnt work; re-insert your drain.
   — star .

October 26, 2004
It might well be a collection of fluid. I had this happen near my elbow after brachioplasty. The protrusion was quite large. I had to have it aspirated several times, and wrap the arm to keep fluid from accumulating, and take antibiotics to prevent infection.
   — Vespa R.

October 26, 2004
Yeah, could be a seroma. Call your surgeon and take a look. I had my lower body lift on 8/20/04 and still have a seroma draining from my back. Even if you don't care for your surgeon, you need to see him about this! Good luck to you!!!
   — SMG I.

October 26, 2004
Hi Roxanne, I just had a hernia repair 2 1/2 weeks ago and on the right side its the same size as you discribe and I was told it was a Blood pocket, its swelled looking and also the size of a orange he told me to keep a heating pad on it (the surgeon) and if it gets uncomfy to let him know and he will have to drain it, this he said sometimes comes after surgerys and of course I seem to be one of thoses persons that everything happens to find me!! :(. He said in due time they disolve but sometimes can take up to a year, I was like OMG. But I will live and the heating pad seems to be easy up some of the pain, it didnt hurt the first 2 weeks now Ihave a little pain, thats when he said to use the heating pad, and if pain to go away I have to go back in his office and he will drain it he said to releif some of the pain and discomfort, well Good Luck. Christine
   — blainejrjeni

October 27, 2004
Have you gone to your GYN? It could be a fibroid. Those babys are evil and can grow to the size of a cantaloupe and still be inside our body. Make an appointment to see your gyn now.
   — SpyderS

October 27, 2004
Yep...probably a blood or fluid collection. An ultrasound will decide the issue quickly and painlessly. I keep a machine in my office just for this purpose. May need to be drained as either are at risk for infection.
   — DrL