Hi, I am worried. It's 2 weeks post-op and I have a big hard lump to the left of my colostomy. Is that normal? Did anyone else get about 50 staples down there, front through their belly button, and beyond?
shrek74
itchy22
Yup. Check my blog BATTLE OF THE BULGE. This is a common occurrence and can be dealt with, with further surgery. As a matter of fact, I am due for the Mesh surgery soon to get rid of my lump.
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shrek74
Oh, that isn't good. Then, I see the stoma nurse. We'd great more surgery. Thanks! How do I check out your blog?
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47 staples for me straight down lol. I also have a lump, and it is a hernia, which I am just leaving alone for now as I don't want more surgery. Hometown Joyce
shrek74
Hi, my stoma nurse said it's too early for me to have a hernia, but I see the doctor today. I will see what he says. I had my staples out yesterday and my stitches in my stoma out too. Both ouch! She had problems getting the 9 staples in my belly button. Why can't they go around it?
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How on earth did they get 9 staples in your belly button?? I hope everything works out well for you, Shrek - I also had a lump, and it turned out to be nothing - just post-op swelling. But do ask your surgeon. Sandi