It sounds like a seroma or a pocket of blood/ fluid and it's caused by the cavity created between your muscle layer and skin layer. I'm 4 weeks post TT and have two of these and it feels just like a water bed as Kimmers said. I called my surgeon about mine and was told that as long as they aren't causing any pain, aren't hot or red then I should give my body time to re-absorb it. I am in the UK so your surgeons in the US may have a different approach, but the thinking here is that to aspirate the fluid (usually several times) puts you at risk of infection.
I hope it improves for you (and me) soon!
xx
Hi there and congratulations on your surgery date.
I'm 4 weeks post TT and agree with Maryrc that (for me at least) it was more about discomfort than pain. I can't take any kind of opiate painkiller so managed fine on Paracetamol and Ibuprofen but everyone is different. Please tell your doctor and the anaesthetist about your concerns if you are really worried - nobody should be expected to put up with being in pain. xx
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I hope it improves for you (and me) soon!
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