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Re: 10 wk.s post myomectomy, swelling is increasingFrom: Lara (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 22 May 2000 18:41:30 -0500 (CDT)
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? 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!
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