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Post para umbilical hernia repair lump (Seroma?)

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james987
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I had a para umbilical hernia repair about six months ago. It seemed to go quite well. It wasn't a very big hernia and no mesh was needed.

The surgeon warned me that I might get a lump after surgery and told me not to worry - this would be just fluid and will go away by itself (apparently this is called a seroma).

This did happen in the weeks after surgery and then it seemed to go away. Six months on however, I seem to have another big squishy lump. I don't think its a recurring hernia but can't be certain. Could this just be more fluid?

Also I have felt what feels like a hard grain of sand or grit roaming around inside at the site of my op. Any ideas anyone?

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