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Seroma post Ooph
Hi all, I have a question on a seroma. I had my last ovary taken out on 6/17 and it was done out of town (bay area) which is 2 hrs from me. I had a large benign mass also. My question is on my 2 week appt, my dr said that I have a seroma. I can see bulging on half the incision, additionally, now I have pain when I even put my arms across my stomach. The pain radiates to a lump under the incision. I am assuming that is the seroma. My question is, will this drain on it's own or will the dr. drain it? If so, how often? It is a 2 1/2 hr drive one way there and the Bay Area is sooo expensive to stay in. Also, wll this prolong my recovery? THANKS
thank you so much. Hopefully he can drain it when I go in on the 23. The area where it is can be quite painful with activity. Thanks again. Your post relieved my fears. I appreciate it!!
Hi there,
Sometimes the doctor will drain the seroma with a syringe and other times it is left alone. Your body can reabsorb the fluid on its own. Your doctor will be able to tell you what he recommends. I think it will only prolong your recovery in that the area will be sore for longer than it would have without the seroma. But, the treatment for it is not invasive so it won't affect the muscles and deep healing. If your doctor chooses to drain it, it can probably be done in his office. It definitely would not be an overnight visit. Hopefully, you can have a mid morning appointment and make a round trip in one day so you won't have to stay overnight. I hope all clears soon!
Sometimes the doctor will drain the seroma with a syringe and other times it is left alone. Your body can reabsorb the fluid on its own. Your doctor will be able to tell you what he recommends. I think it will only prolong your recovery in that the area will be sore for longer than it would have without the seroma. But, the treatment for it is not invasive so it won't affect the muscles and deep healing. If your doctor chooses to drain it, it can probably be done in his office. It definitely would not be an overnight visit. Hopefully, you can have a mid morning appointment and make a round trip in one day so you won't have to stay overnight. I hope all clears soon!
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