WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: 10 wk.s post myomectomy, swelling is increasing

Re: 10 wk.s post myomectomy, swelling is increasing

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 22 May 2000 20:41:41 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 22 May 2000, Lara wrote: >
>At Mon, 15 May 2000, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote:
>>
>>At Mon, 15 May 2000, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>>
>>>At Mon, 15 May 2000, Lara wrote:
>>>>
>>>>I had a myomectomy 10 weeks ago to remove 3 fibroids. The largest was
>>>>8cm. and sub-serous, it was connected to the uterus by a stalk and was
>>>>on the posterior side of my uterus, collapsing both it and my bladder.
>>>>My incision location is above the pubic bone, and is more left than
>>>>centered. In the last two weeks, I have started to get more swollen in
>>>>the left-most corner of my incision, all the way over to and underneath
>>>>the inguinal ligiment (I think that is what it is called) connecting
>>>>left leg to torso. That area is approx. 2 or 3x the side of the right.
>>>>My doctor is unconcerned, but the swelling is getting to be so bad it
>>>>hurts to compress the area at all - sitting, walking, etc. I am icing,
>>>>but am wondering what else to do.
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>Thanks for any information!
>>>>
>>>Wish I could see it to help more. Could be a fluid collection or a
>>>hernia. Can't tell without an exam. If you're concerned, a second
>>>opinion may be in order.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>>>Great Neck, New York
>>>
>>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>>>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>>>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>>>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>>>and/or interventions.
>>>
>>>**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>>>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>>>
>>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>>
>>Right on this is the right time for an incisional hernia to show up.
>>
>>RDB
>>
>>--
>>R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
>>
>>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>>
>Well, I went back to see my gyn/surgeon. She examined me and ordered an
>ultrasound to rule out an incisional hernia. That was ruled out, and
>the radiologist said that he saw no sign of any fluid collection. My
>dr. did say that she thought it might be an (unrelated to surgery) g/i
>issue. She also had me switch from taking Advil for the swelling to
>Aleve. Now, nearly one week later, my swelling is still increasing -
>it's advancing towards the belly button from my left side. I am having
>unusual bowel movements - 4 each on Sat & Sun, and 1 today. My question
>is, should I go to the g/i dr. or just give this more time?

This is not normal. If it were my family, I'd get it checked out right away. You've gone through enough.

>My surgeon
>is pretty uninterested in it, but has mentioned twice now that it might
>be a g/i issue. I don't want to be an alarmist, but just have no idea
>if this is something I should be concerned about.
>
>--
>Thanks for your consideration!
>

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
consequently no private emails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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