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Post-op Swelling Above Incision?

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ash89755
ash89755

Hi all,

I'm 10 days after a cyst and ovary removal laparotomy, and fibroid removal. There is very prominent swelling above my incision - has anyone experienced this or have any advice that they got from their doc? The incision and the skin underneath is flat. I'm wondering if this is something that will subside over time? Or if it's something concerning? Fluid or fat cell build-up? Of course I'll ask my doctor too, at my follow-up appointment and will let you know what she says -- just thought I'd ask here too before my follow up. Thank you so so much!!!

Ash

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  • amy65421
    amy65421 ash89755

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    Hi it does go down a bit just make sure you haven't got an infection I had one after my first op and ended up in on a antibiotics drip a week .. I had my sencond ovary tubes and cysts removed last Wednesday 30th December mines up but itchy so can feel it's healing my journey is on facebook wombles small cell ovarian cancer awareness and fight facebook page
    • ash89755
      ash89755 amy65421

      Posted

      Thank you so much for the response! It's good to know it will go down over time. I have my follow up appointment in a few days and will let you know what my doctor says. I really do hope your recovery is smooth!
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