Re: incisional hematoma
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 21:21:49 -0500 (CDT)
I think light work or going to the mall won't hurt.
At Thu, 17 Jul 2003, Maria wrote:
>
>I had an exploratory laparoscopy done about three weeks ago. At the
>same time, another incision was made on the site of my c-section scar to
>remove a mass of endometrial tissue and some adhesion. Two weeks later,
>my incisions were healing nicely, but I discovered a hard lump under the
>larger (c-section) incision. My doc says its a hematoma. He said it
>might reabsorb or drain on its own. He told me to take it easy. I feel
>great. I have virtually no pain...maybe an occasional slight
>discomfort. Right now, I do next to nothing...sleep late, lie on the
>sofa and watch TV, browse the Internet. But I'm becoming bored and
>frustrated. I feel well enough to get up and be more active. However,
>I saw the doc two days ago and the lump had not reduced. I asked what
>"take it easy" means and he said no driving, no walking the mall, no
>shopping trips. Has anyone had experience with this? Is my doc being a
>little extreme? Could I hurt myself by doing light housework and taking
>short trips to the mall? He's advised me to "take it easy" for four more
>weeks!
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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