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10 days post op Inquinal Hernia. plug and mesh procedure - fist size hard lump under incision

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karasl1
karasl1

All good otherwise,  the standard pain, bruising and swelling into the testicals for a few days. but i have this large hard mass directly under the 5 inch incision that does not seem to be getting smaller.  Tried ice, heat etc.  I know its early but I hear it is unusual to have such a large mass directly under the surface of the incision ( i've heard of small hard lumps - finger size ) but not fist size!  Is this a Hematoma  ( doesn't hurt very much)  scar tissue or something else.  I don't think its a new hernia.  Anyone else with this post op anomaly? 

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  • dave23271
    dave23271 karasl1

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    hi… i had this for 12 weeks post op…Saw my surgeon at 8 weeks and she said nothing to worry about..could be a hematoma but was sure it would go in time…..16 weeks on and she was right…its still a little hard under the incision but completely flat…The problem is with these ops. they DONT tell you how long things take to heal……..Try not to worry and just give it time….good luck.

     

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