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Re: Abdominal Swelling

From: Patty (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 10 Jul 1999 15:07:14 -0500 (CDT)

At Fri, 9 Jul 1999, Leah wrote: >
>On April 19, 1999 I had an abdominal hysterectomy.
>Prior to my surgery, I had a nice flat tummy. Now,
>almost twelve weeks after surgery, I have the ugliest
>tummy bulge one could dream of. Will the swelling ever
>go down as a result of the surgery or am I stuck with
>this unsightly bulge? Your advise will be greatly
>appreciated. Thx!

I am dealing with the same problem, only it's been 5yrs since my hysterectomy. I was told not to "worry" that it would look "fine" with time. Well, not only is it extremly ugly, I have this flap of skin that hangs over the scar. The Dr said "I put everything back where it belongs". I was so upset I tried to get a referral for reconstructive surgery, but was denied because it was considered cosmetic. Wait, if I had a Mystectomy instead of a Hysterectomy that wouldn't be considered Cosmetic? Where is the Logic?

Still looking for an Answer 

--
Patty



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