"Anchoring" is a good word for what adhesions do!...maybe throwing in the word suture was not quite accurate unless he was speaking of your own "natural sutures". Often times adhesions and scar tissue form along the incision line...I have a similar lump to what you describe.
You mentioned links...you can search through different links we have on the site and look through the archives. It really helps to read through the stories posted on the quilt...I'm sure you will be able to relate to a lot of the feelings and experiences found there.
We can send you info too, but your e-mail came up as anonymous...we would need your private e-mail in order to send you more info....likely you will find the info you need simply by exploring the IAS website though.
Wecome to our wonderful group...I hope you will get the information and support you need here.
Hugs,
Janet
> [Original Message]
> From: <anonymous@medispecialty.com (Tina )>
> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
<adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
> Date: 7/26/01 8:19:12 PM
> Subject: Post laparotomy, pain/lump under incision HELP
>
> I had a laparotomy 5 weeks ago, to remove a LARGE 8cm endometrioma. I
> have endometriosis. The doctor said it looked like someone poured glue
> inside me. The doctor used a subcutaneous stitch to close me.
>
> MY QUESTION: I have a painful pulling, tight lump under my incision, on
> my right side. It restricts my movement, I can't even sit or stand
> straight. It feels like a tennis ball sized lump. The doctor said it's
> from the "anchoring" suture of the fascia. HAS ANYONE HEARD OF SUCH A
> THING? I went in (due to the pain) and one of her fellow partners
> mentioned it could be a hernia, but unlikely.
>
> Any advice, comments, or links you have are greatly appreciated.
>
> My sore belly and I thank you.
>
--- Janet Karam --- janetk7@earthlink.net