I just had a sentinal lymph node biopsy in the groin and wide excision on the calf two weeks ago. Several days ago I noticed a lot of pain on my inner thigh. It feels a lot like a pulled muscle when I walk, but also very sore to the touch on my inner thigh about six inches below the groin incision. At first I thought that maybe I did pull a muscle from walking funny after the surgery. I had my follow up with my surgeon yesterday and mentioned it to him and he didn't seem concerned about it. He did say it was strange because most peo
I just had a sentinal lymph node biopsy in the groin and wide excision on the calf two weeks ago. Several days ago I noticed a lot of pain on my inner thigh. It feels a lot like a pulled muscle when I walk, but also very sore to the touch on my inner thigh about six inches below the groin incision. At first I thought that maybe I did pull a muscle from walking funny after the surgery. I had my follow up with my surgeon yesterday and mentioned it to him and he didn't seem concerned about it. He did say it was strange because most people have some numbness, but not soreness. So I just assumed I did pull a muscle. However, today I was wearing tighter jeans and realized my thigh is swollen. It is not very noticeable to look at, but I could definitely feel it wearing those tight jeans. And when I got home and took them off, I ran my fingers over the sore area and felt a lump.
I guess I am wondering if this is normal or if I need to go back to see him. I have to go back in another two weeks to have my stitches removed from the WLE so I can bring it up again then. I just don't want to have to schedule another appointment before then if it is not necessary.
The good news is the SLNB came back negative!
