Posted 7/19/2016 2:50 PM (GMT -5)
I had surgery to create an ileostomy about 6 weeks ago, and for some time now I have had a small hard lump (pea size or smaller) right by one of the laparoscopic incisions. It's tender when I touch it, and in certain positions I can see it protruding a little bit.
I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar? I will call my surgeons office to ask tomorrow, but I thought maybe someone could put my mind at rest in mean time...
I'm thinking it might be the stitches that haven't dissolved completely or something? It can't be a hernia if it's that small, right?