Stomach lump

[titan05 174]

I am 4 months out of surgery and have lost 60 pounds with huge success. My only concern is that I have a good sized grapefruit sized lump over my incision where the stomach came out. I believe he told me at first preop it would go away. After 4 months out it shows up more because everything else has disappeared . I get concerned because I can't find anyone on here who has had the same problem. Anyone have this problem?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Has your surgeon looked at it? Does it hurt?

My incision scars are tiny so this sounds really unusual. I would recommend you get your surgeon's opinion.

[magtart 603]

Um, you should see your doc immediately.

[titan05 174]

He told me first post op appointment that it would go away . It doesn't hurt or bother me but as I lose weight it is not real attractive.

This picture is little close and makes it look a little bigger than what it is. I am concerned that this doesn't seem to be a normal complication. Weird since I am having great success.

Edited November 15, 2015 by titan05

[TinyTink 268]

My first thought was an umbilical hernia but then I saw the picture and I'm undecided. Only your doctor can tell you for sure. Glad to hear you're having success.

[titan05 174]

Thanks I am not sweating it because their is no pain and the 1st post op doc said it would go away. Just concerned no one else seems to have this

Edited November 15, 2015 by titan05

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

See your doctor. I did some researching and even though it's painless, it could be an infection, abscess, hematoma, etc.....

[TMG1980TMG 136]

I also thought hernia-- you do need to have it looked at. Hernias need surgical repair! ????

It might be something else too as suggested--

Congrats on your success so far!

[cal2okl 37]

I am 4 months out of surgery and have lost 60 pounds with huge success. My only concern is that I have a good sized grapefruit sized lump over my incision where the stomach came out. I believe he told me at first preop it would go away. After 4 months out it shows up more because everything else has disappeared . I get concerned because I can't find anyone on here who has had the same problem. Anyone have this problem?

Mine went away by week 8

[patches4u 5]

You have a ventral hernia, follow up with a surgeon for surgical intervention,

[titan05 174]

Thanks everyone it was a hernia. I had a repair done a week from last Friday. It was a short procedure, but after 10 days I am still pretty sore. Doc said hernia was significant, and it has been way worse than my sleeve surgery. Ready to start lifting again so I can get down to about 180. I am at about 200 after starting at 264 in June.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Glad it's been taken care of and you are well!

How long do they want you to wait before lifting? You definitely don't want to rush it and have it happen again.