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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: skamper on July 12, 2010, 09:46:17 pm
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I everyone, I have another question, I know I'm full of questions lately. I guess it's just the post surgery jitters getting the best of me.
Anyways, I noticed the other day that behind my ear where the surgery was, it feels swollen or like a bump. I had the retrosigmoid surgery in April and I just don't remember feeling the bump before. My husband says he never had felt it so he can't really help. It doesn't look swollen or really hurt at all. I'm hoping it's just a healing process or maybe where the plate is.
Has anyone else experienced this or had this surgery that might be able to help? I would just like to know that I'm not crazy and that's it's nothing to worry about. My next appt with the ENT is July 21st.
Thanks,
Susan
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Hi
I dint know how much help I can be, but I had surgery in December and like you behind my ear is not "normal". As you know its not the most easiest of places to see and feeling it can make it feel bigger then it is, but when I saw my surgeon last month I asked the question and was told that it was all normal and that there is nothing to worry about. I would ask the question when you go next week, but I wouldn't worry to much about it.
Steph
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Hi, Susan ~
Like you, I underwent retrosigmoid approach surgery and yes, I have a 'bump' near the incision area, although it isn't noticeable. I should have but never thought to ask my neurosurgeon about it because I just assumed it's from the surgery and, frankly, since it isn't noticeable or painful, I consider it unimportant. I suggest you ask your doctor about it and don't settle for a brush-off 'answer'. Then, tell us what he said. Thanks.
Jim
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Susan,
I also had retro and do have a bump behind my ear, doesn't bother me either. If its painful I would have worried, but after all the "activity" that went on in that area I'm not too worried about it. The area around my incision for my CSF leak surgery is even weirded because there's not a lot of hair and it gets in the way of my sunglasses...I've learned to deal with it. The last thing I can say is if you are freaked out about it, call your Dr. what do you have to lose?
Take care,
Liz
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I everyone, I have another question, I know I'm full of questions lately. I guess it's just the post surgery jitters getting the best of me.
Anyways, I noticed the other day that behind my ear where the surgery was, it feels swollen or like a bump. I had the retrosigmoid surgery in April and I just don't remember feeling the bump before. My husband says he never had felt it so he can't really help. It doesn't look swollen or really hurt at all. I'm hoping it's just a healing process or maybe where the plate is.
Has anyone else experienced this or had this surgery that might be able to help? I would just like to know that I'm not crazy and that's it's nothing to worry about. My next appt with the ENT is July 21st.
Thanks,
Susan
dont worry about it,i also feel mine behind my ear