complications from tram flap

I developed a hernia at the tissue donor site in my left abdomen. I had mesh support inserted in March and was doing well until I suddenly had a fluid problem which I had to deal with for almost two weeks until over a gallon was drained.  Why did this happen and is it related to lymphedema?

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Lymphedema is swelling in the arm or leg caused by excess fluid that collects after lymph nodes and vessels are removed by surgery or treated by radiation.  I