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Swelling over port incision

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bobrocky    8

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I'm about 4 weeks post-op and all my incisions are healing well. The largest one, over the port, still has a noticeable hump or swelling. Is that normal at this point? How long did it take your swelling to disappear over the port?

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sweetpea61956    6

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mine stayed swollen for awhile.

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bobrocky    8

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More than a month?

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Mimilou2004    13

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You very well could have a seroma...which is serous Fluid in a sac that the muscle leaks because it is mad about the port being stitched there. Draining it doesn't necessarily make it go away but time does, and yes, if it is a seroma ir will re absorb over time. Another thing it could be is a displaced fat pad that had to be moved for the surgeon to get to the muscle to sew the port on. I hope it resolves for you in a timely manner.

Best wishes,

Mimi

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Corrigan    75

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As long as it's not red and hot, still in the right place, it's probably ok, but if you're really concerned, you should thinking about seeing a medical professional.

Good luck in whatever decide.

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bobrocky    8

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No, it's not red or hot. It was like that 2 weeks ago when the surgeon saw it and he was pleased. I just though it would have gone down more by now.

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sweetpea61956    6

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I really didn't watch it that much. If it hurt I noticed but I know it was swollen for some time. sorry I can't be more help but if it hasn't changed since your surgeon saw it, I wouldn't worry..or if you feel better go to your surgeons office.

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BaileyRose    13

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I developed a An infection from my port, which then led to a seroma which has now led to a port flip. :-( I go in tomorrow to have my surgeon take a look at it. I'll probably need another surgery to fix it. I'm not too thrilled about this but I know it will all be worth it one day.

You very well could have a seroma...which is serous Fluid in a sac that the muscle leaks because it is mad about the port being stitched there. Draining it doesn't necessarily make it go away but time does, and yes, if it is a seroma ir will re absorb over time. Another thing it could be is a displaced fat pad that had to be moved for the surgeon to get to the muscle to sew the port on. I hope it resolves for you in a timely manner.

Best wishes,

Mimi

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