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5 month post op, Distended abdomen, swollen left side, puffy pubic, loss of sensation, lots of pain & feel uncomfortable.(photo)

samsaraleaFeb 2, 2016
Is This normal I am booked in for a 45min appt: to revise the swelling , under a local anesthetic . Will things be ok after the proceedure How long will it take to look better ???

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Josh Olson, MD

Swelling can last 3-6 months but your scar will improve over a year. Be patient. Hope this helpsJosh Olson MD

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Dear choclatelauraYour safety and newborn's well being take precedence over any aesthetic concern. In case your OB recommends a C-section, it can be done through your TT incision. Otherwise, there are no other general medical concerns.

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Thanks so much for your question. It is safe and very easy to remove your sutures as this point. Unfortunately it means you will need a surgery but the scar tissue is the strength holding things together at this point, not the sutures. 

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