Under incision, its swollen locally, literally like huge golfball under skin. It's starting to bruise like crazy too, which I would expect. I have never seen anything like this. Normal? It's not swollen anywhere else. I've had a lot of laparoscopies which means many incisions. It's never, EVER, done anything like this. It doesn't hurt anymore than I would think, but it's super scary looking. Let me take a picture to show you. I'll update in a moment.
Warning ... this is super gross. So gross I'm not even going to display it outright. And I'm really embarrassed about it too, so please, if you can't help, please don't check it out just for the ick factor. I'm asking you to refrain from looking as a real, honest request. But if you think you can help, click here to see it.
... Once (and still) Infertile, but still Schnarky as hell. This blog is dedicated to the daily ramblings from the mind of Nancy. It isn't about anything profound in the grand scheme of things, but it ~is~ about things in my life, schnarkiness always included. I have a second blog, listed in my profile, but the blogs will continue to remain separate.
"I'm aiming for heaven, but I'll probably wind up down in hell"
About Me
- nancy
- I am a 39 year old woman. I am the mother of two beautiful daughters and a handsome son. I am a career woman. As for my TTC world, it certainly doesn't seem like I am "infertile", but I fought for my pregnancies and my TTC/IF history is on the sidebar. I have two blogs, which are both listed in my profile. One focuses on my daily life - including IF, TTC, pregnancy, delivery and even some "children mentioned" posts. The second blog is ~soley~ posts directly about being the mother to my three children.
Belly Pics for #3 only.
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My TTC History
- Jul 01 ~ married
- Jan 02 ~ First cycle off bcps and opk shows ovulation!
- Dec 02 ~ Went to pcp for RE referral
- Jan 03 ~ Testing commences. S/A perfect. HSG clear.
- Feb 03 ~ Lap #1. All clear.
- Apr 03 ~ Clomid cycle #1. BFN.
- May 03 ~ Clomid cycle #2. BFN.
- Jun 03 ~ Clomid cycle #3. BFN.
- Jul 03 ~ Supposed to be IUI#1, but we missed cd3 so natural cycle
- Aug 03 ~ BFP on C18.
- Apr 04 ~ Ella born.
- Oct 04 ~ decided to ttc #2 and went off minipill to see if I am ovulating. I am. Will start next month.
- Nov 04 ~ TTC#2 starts. BFP. Holy Crap. No freaking way. No way.
- Aug 05 ~ Allison born
- Oct 06 ~ IUD removed. TTC#3
- Jan 07 ~ Large cysts found.
- Feb 07 ~ Femara cyle #1
- Mar 07 ~ Started w/ RE. HSG #2 showed R tube blocked. S/A normal.
- Mar 07 ~ more cysts, up to 9cms.
- Apr 07 ~ more cysts, 3 @ 7-9cms.
- May 07 ~ IUI #1 cancelled due to more cysts
- Jun 07 ~ IUI #1 (take two) w/ Clomid. BFN.
- Jul 07 ~ HSS showed scar tissue in 70% of uterus. Diagnosed with Asherman's Syndrome. Uterine surgery #2
- Aug 07 ~ HSG #3 showed clear tubes.
- Aug 07 ~ IUI #2 w/ Femara. BFN.
- Sept 07 ~ Monitored w/ hCG trigger. BFN.
- Oct 07 ~ HSS #2 showed scar tissue in 30% of uterus. Uterine surgery #3.
- Dec 07 ~ HSS #3 showed tiny amount of scar tissue. Uterine surgery #4.
- Jan 08 ~ HSS #4 showed clear uterus.
- Jan 08 ~ IUI #3, C16. BFN.
- Mar 08 ~ IVF #1, Transfer Cancelled due to lining. Out of 15 eggs, 9 were mature and all 9 fertilized. I have named my 9 embryos "The Mod Squad" and they are in the freezer, waiting for mommy to be ready.
- Apr/May 08 ~ FET #1. C20. 4 embryos "The Fab Four" transferred on 5/05. BFP!!! Very Low Beta (15 at 11dp3dt) but the numers continued to double every 48 hours. Told it was "most likely not viable" and later "most likely ectopic" but we beat all the odds.
- May 16, 08 ~ 11dp3dt (4w0d), beta #1: 15
- May 19, 08 ~ 14dp3dt (4w3d), beta #2: 43
- May 23, 08 ~ 18dp3dt (5w0d), beta#3: 213
- May 27, 22dp3dt (5w4d), beta #4: 1,073
- Jun 08 - Ultrasound showed one heartbeat at 7 weeks.
- Jul 08 - Had CVS testing. Chromosomes are normal and it's a BOY!! EDD: 1/23
- Aug 08 - Jan 09 ~ High risk due to: 1) Velamentous Cord Insertion, deemed biggest risk 2) Previous Placenta Accreta 3) Previous rapid degraged placenta 4) IVF alone can create weak placenta 5) AMA - Advanced Maternal Age. -- All resulting in almost 30 u/s and lots of testing, which ended up saving my life.
- Jan 09 (38w0d) ~ Karl is born! -- Crazy 3 days in hospital. Manual version to flip baby from breech to head down, Labor, Delivery, Emergency surgery due to cord detaching from placenta, Scary heart issues from losing over 40% of my blood supply, and then a blood transfusion due to the extreme loss of blood. Whew!
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35 comments:
Mate I have no idea but I'm thinking of you. Hopefully it'll just shrink down.
XOXOXO
Could be some trapped fluid?
it's not fluid. It's hard.
well, at least I don't think it is. I shouldn't throw any idea out.
Does the lump feel warmer to the touch than your normal skin?
No. But I ~just~ had the surgery 6 hours ago. And the lump swelled up after the ride home, which was only 2 1/2 hours after the surgery, so i wouldn't think an infection could even happen that quickly?
A lump can be from a small collection of blood called a hematoma. If these do not get infected, they will get absorbed by the body over time.
Sometimes a small collection of clear fluid can occur (a seroma). If tender, it can be drained.
I had a lump similar to that after my tubal ligation and again after my ectopic surgery, it wasn't that big and didn't hurt so I ignored it and it went down more and more every day. If it's causing you more pain than just the "normal" incision pain I would call the doc or the hospital Ask A Nurse right away.
It's GIANT.
And thanks for your advice. The ask-a-nurse is closed and I don't want to page on call doctor. I'll call in the morning but wanted to know if anyone knew anything.
I'm sorry I could be more help. I'm hoping it's just a pocket of trapped fluid and it will go away on it's own. You've been through enough!
When I had my tubes tied and gallbladder out, that didn't happen to me. But I think Heather might be right. I hope it goes away by morning and things are just swollen right now. Thinking about ya!
*HUGS*
It sounds like Heather may be right. But, I'm a huge worrier, so I'd call when the doctor's office opens.
Page the doctor if you need to, they chose to work in a profession where they get calls in the night. It sounds/looks like a hematoma and it's pretty big. Just call if you are still worried. Hope it gets better!
How is it today Nancy? Is it any better? My gut reaction is that Heather is correct but, if it hasn't gotten any better or if there is any noticeable heat or any red streaks extending out away from it, then you need to go in ASAP.
I would watch it for 24-36 hours. If it continues to look like that..you need to call teh Dr and have them see it. It could be a really minor infection, but if it continues...god with your luck, it could turn into the Swine Flu...
I'm thinking it's a hematoma too. Mine counldn't be seen, just felt on exam, but I think that is what they look like. Call the Dr. as my mom is ALWAYS reminding me that is their job and what you pay them for - they expected it when they chose this profession.
I'm too afraid to look, but you definitely want to get the doctor back to check you out by the sounds of it.
Yikes! Hope you feel better soon...
R
Oh my ! How are you doing today ?
Hope you called the doc? How is it today??
xxx
Holy shit that looks like a hernia or something. Hope you're ok.
It could be a haematoma, if so I will gradually get reabsorbed and go down, but I would still get it checked by a doctor as it a bigger haematoma than I have ever seen
Not a normal thing. Is it warm to touch? Looks to me like a seroma and they can get infected easily. If it gets warm to touch call your doctor. I would still call the doctor and tell them about it.
It could possibly be a collection of fluid. I've never had a lap. but could it be air caught in your abdomen? I second calling the doctor this morning. Good luck.
Any updates on this thing?
Hernia?
I'm basically a medical idiot LOL but when I had my gallbladder out the surgeon told my husband to not even let me lift the baby for 3-4 days (like that was gonna happen) because anytime you have abdominal/stomach area surgery you are at risk for a hernia. I dunno.
My MIL had a hernia and it was very hard, too.
My suggestion may be totally stupid or off-the-wall, but I really, seriously hope that's gone or you've gotten an answer by now.
You poor thing.
Steph
stephs_3_kidz
Oh babe- I have nothing for you but I hope you have called & gotten some good news by now. I'm sorry I wasn't around yesterday to wish you luck but I hope it's better today & you recover nice & quickly! Thinking about you!
I don't know, but it definitely should be checked out just in case. Hope it's nothing serious!
Where is Geohyde?
Oh Nancy...
call someone STAT -- be your own advocate --its their job -- they'd much rather you be happy and healthy!
XO
Pam
Ok, so I'm late on this one, but I agree a lot with what heather said. If it isn't anymore painful than the surrounding area or warm(er) to the touch it may be a hematoma or seroma and will reabsorb. My only issue is that it is hard as you say. If it hasn't gone down or becomes sore or more red in 24 hours OR you start to run a fever...see a doc.
update! hope it's better {hugs}
Oh My! I hope it goes down. With all my surgeries down there I've never had anything like that. Good luck and feel better!
omg, I almost puked! I hope it isn't something serious.
We've already been in touch so I'll say get well soon :)
xx
g
holy shit! that is not normal! i hope the freaking doctor called you back, otherwise go to urgent care immediately!
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