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Scar tissue after Liver transplant

Posted by bogietopar @bogietopar, Jan 24, 2023

Almost exactly 2 years ago I had a liver transplant. Everything went very well. The doctor told me the scar tissue by my sternum would drop down in about one year. It did just that and now I have a mass of tissue that is about 2” x8”.Does anyone know if this scar tissue can be broken up and eventually dissipate? Thank you, Tom

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Apr 23 7:19am
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@bogietopar

My transplant was just over three years ago. I was told to expect scar tissue to drop down and it seemed to do that. After several months and several different medical opinions, I was told it would dissipate and become smaller. I then advised the doctor that it was sometimes hard, sometimes soft and it could hear liquid. It was a hernia. It has been repaired and had grown quite large. Tom

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Hi, Tom, @bogietopar. I want to commend you for being alert to your increasing symptoms and for advocating for yourself when you 'knew' that this was more than scar tissue. This is something that we all, will want to emulate. Our health with our organ continues to be a team effort!

Tom, I'm curious about how you are feeling now that the hernia has been repaired. What are some changes /activities that you are now able to enjoy again?

@david4stgh I want to notify you of Tom's experience. Have you any updates to share or any progress in getting a diagnosis?

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bogietopar | @bogietopar | Apr 24 10:00am
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Hi, Tom, @bogietopar. I want to commend you for being alert to your increasing symptoms and for advocating for yourself when you 'knew' that this was more than scar tissue. This is something that we all, will want to emulate. Our health with our organ continues to be a team effort!

Tom, I'm curious about how you are feeling now that the hernia has been repaired. What are some changes /activities that you are now able to enjoy again?

@david4stgh I want to notify you of Tom's experience. Have you any updates to share or any progress in getting a diagnosis?

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The hernia surgery was 8 hours and complicated. It has worked out well and all is good. Thanks for asking. Tom

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