I actually believe it's been there for over a year and gotten bigger. I noticed it when it seemed to be putting pressure on my bladder when sitting down, after I got a bladder infection. Stretching back would seem to relieve pressure on it, and then I felt this area about the size of the palm of my hand that moves under the skin, above the muscle on the pubic mons.
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Hi there,I'm sorry to hear of your failed muscle repair.Firstly, a muscle repair that fails is uncommon.Possible causes are:Your anatomy (weak or thin fascia over the muscle which tears at the stitch holes of the sutures and does not "hold" the stitch, or it is possible you have too much...
It is hard to make any judgments based on the photos. It could be the expected amount of post-operative swelling or there could be fluid collections. I recommend you follow-up with your surgeon for a thorough exam. If you are planning to have a CT, that will give you a much better idea of...
I recommend you follow-up with your surgeon who can perform an exam to see if the swelling is due to a fluid collection. It is helpful to wear a compression garment at all times also. Hope this helps and good luck!
