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Post epigastric hernia repair. I have a swelling on my lower abdomen that is painful, is this normal? (photo)

Mama1213
I had an epigastric hernia repair under a local anaesthetic that didn't work due to me having Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Since the surgery not only have I acquired a large/medium hematoma below and above the incision site I have a very large bulge to the lower right of my abdomen which keeps flaring up causing me pain. Is this normal? I'm yet to go back to the Drs due to my inability to drive yet. Many thanks

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