Post-op Fluid Retention In Abdomen Posted: 04-23-07 20:12pm
I had two hernias repaired on April 13th
of 07 via laparoscopy. One was a ventral
and the other was an umbilical hernia.
One large piece of mesh was used to cover
both hernias. My abdomen has been swollen
and very tender since the surgery. I saw
my surgeon today who told me I have some
fluid in there and that's why my stomach
is big and bulgy. He said my body should
absorb this extra fluid by itself but
wants to see me back in four weeks. If
the fluid is still there, then we'll need
to take it out with a needle. Meanwhile,
I'm pretty uncomfortable.
Has anyone heard of this? If so, what is
the likelihood that my body will take care
of this fluid retention on its own? I
don't like the idea of waitig four weeks.
My clothes don't fit around my middle plus
it really hurts where the fluid is.
