i recently had disctomy (may05) i have a swelling in my area where the surgery was performed about the size of my thumb i also have weakness on my right side to the point of losing my balance after sitting for 30 minutes or longer is this a normal reaction this long after surgery, Hopefully i am concerned about nothing , plz advise. thank you
Hi there, thanks for your question at Chat Doctor It is not usual to see swelling over surgical area after the wound is healed.Also, if your weakness is something which was not their before(that is new onset weakness), it is in your best interest that you meet your treating surgeon to reassess. I feel, only examination and assessment by your treating doctor/ surgeon can be most re-assuring in your situation. Hope this helps, All the Beauregard Chat Doctor.