Still Have Hematoma Around Pump- 8 weeks

[allin320]

I’m eight weeks postop. I still have a small hematoma around my pump area in my scrotum. Trying to figure out the best way to get rid of it beyond taking anti-inflammatory medication. Has anyone had this happen to them this late postop? I have a follow up appointment with my surgeon October 8. I haven’t started cycling yet because I was told not to in case I wasn’t able to find the deflate button through the hematoma.

Any insight on what I can do to try to help it go away? I’d like to use the damn thing lol.

[danny1553]

Not directly related to the case, but a while ago I had a conversation with an acupuncture doctor on a topic of wound recovery. The doctor was a strong proponent of warm treatment with the purpose of improving blood circulation. She was strongly opposed of ice patches because those might help with the pain bit not necessarily with the healing process.
As long as your care provider approves it, you could use that method. In the worst case scenario it will make no difference.

[ElbowRoom]

I had a significant bleed during the first week (my fault) that left me with a huge hematoma and scar tissue around the pump and right testicle that took months to resolve, but it did. Just give it time and don't get impatient.

[Kodixx]

allin320, yes I experienced that to a degree that it delayed the start of cycling. In addition, I got to go thru the pump being adhered to my scrotum Below is a link to a related post in my Journal. My Dr communicated that there wasn't much to do for it, and it would take time to dissolve -- and he was right The adhered pump was a different story.

Another Journal
https://www.franktalk.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=25919&start=20#p250091

- Chuck

Has anyone had this happen to them this late postop?

[LetoMan]

I had a hematoma, and like Kodixx, my doc and my independent research all pointed to time being the only thing that helps - it slowly dissolves on its own. Agreed, ice won’t help. My doc said I could use a gentle heating pad if I wanted to, but that it probably doesn’t help either.

As far as timing, yes, I still had hematoma at eight weeks postop, though much smaller than the grapefruit I had a few days postop. It continued to shrink over next few months.

The key is that it will go away… you just need to be patient. Sorry about that.

Be well, Leto

[allin320]

Any indication that scrotal support will help dissolve the hematoma?

I called my doctor‘s office and all they said was the doctor said to try to cycle and I’ll see you in a month. I called back today and was not very nice on my voicemail because the hematoma starts at the center top of my scrotum and goes down to the release valve and pump. There’s no way for me to even try to cycle right now.

I’ve started taking warm baths, hoping that that might help.

This is really starting to piss me off.

[lasthope2.0]

Any indication that scrotal support will help dissolve the hematoma? ….

My doc recommended NDS Wear Mesh Jockstrap. It worked great for me. I liked the product and will order this again for my next surgery, but their shipping speed was not good. Maybe faster via Amazon and worth checking.

https://ndswear.com/products/suspensory ... ear-2-pack

Keeping the scrotum elevated using a towel while sleeping is another great tip my doc gave me. It was helpful too.