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Living Donation Discussion and News => Living Donation Forum => Topic started by: MrDavid on December 27, 2015, 06:37:06 PM
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I had my donation done via the key hole method, I wanted to ask some questions regarding the care of the scars and other things.
17 days out now, scars are healed up fine. I noticed however under the three small incisions I have hard lumps under them? Is this likely to be a hernia or scar tissue? Or something else? How can I tell what it is?
Also after a month or so is it worth massaging the area to make the scar flat? Or will it just go naturally?
Thanks
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Dear MrDavid,
Hooray for your quick recovery.
I had a few stitches that took a while to dissolve. One or two eventually worked to the surface and I was able to pull them out (eeeeew). These made quite small lumps.
The main incision was enlarged for some months, but now I have to look for it. I didn't do anything with the scars, they just vanished. But it took a long time.
If you have any concerns or pain, consult your doctor. Shouldn't you be going for a follow up appointment at the hospital where you donated?
Love, elephant