Possible hernia ??

Aloha Kathleen,
I am
Aloha Kathleen,
I am currently recovering from Hernia Surgery that I had on December 9th. I herniated all along the incision site as well as the illeostomy site. My resection was done in Feb 09.
I had the hernia repair done laprocospicaly, and because of the multiple sites I received 8 small incisions in a circular pattern on my abdomen. I spent 2 nights in the hospital. The recovery is no where near what it was with the resection. I was told the recovery time will be 4-6 weeks. I really don't think I am going to need the entire 6 weeks. I am sore, but I don't even have staples, all the tiny incsions were closed with stiches and steri strips.
I felt well enough to start "back to work" from home about 10 days afer the procedure. Other than the soreness and moving slow, it really has not been bad at all. what else can I answer for you?

Kathy

Kathleen808 said:

Hi Kathy
Hi Kathy,

Thanks for the update. **** is just feeling stronger so he is not happy with what we think is a hernia. As we find out more, I will be asking more questions.
I'm glad you are feeling good.

Aloha,
Kathleen

However 8 + weeks of no lifting.
I had to wear a binder for 6 weeks, and had 8+ weeks of no lifting,no exercise that could possibly stress the area (no kayaking this summer.) I was sore for a long time, but now I'm doing everything.

I had no stitches or steri-strips - he used glue, and I had the full open incision, from just below my navel to my pubic bone. He also used the opportunity to look around, and see if there was anything ugly going on (no) plus repair my initial scar, which had healed badly.

I'm told that the open surgery is actually less painful than the laparoscopic, as they have direct access to the herniated area. It's not the incision that hurts, it's what's going on inside.

If **** insists on doing sit-ups, have him make sure to wear strong belly support. I curled with my hernia, and wore supportive runner's tights with extra abdominal support.

I had 2 hernia repairs- one
I had 2 hernia repairs- one like 15+ years ago on my hyster site and the other about 18 months ago on my ostomy site. Neither surgery was a big deal- truly after recovering from resection and take down surgery, hernia repair was a piece of cake. The hyster site needed to be done. I teach and was on my feet all day- close to the middle of the day my gut just ached and ached. The ostomy site was more a visual thing for me, it stuck out, it was lumpy, blah blah. My colorectal surgeon said it was a patient preference for repair, that they are not considered a priority unless they hurt. I was glad I had it done. In the hospital 1-2 nights? Can't remember. She prepared me for potentially staying in a week, all depended on how much if any manipulation of the colon she had to do. Thank God NONE was needed.

G'day Kath and ****
My original surgery was from sternum to groin. I have two hernias one just above my navel and one at the top just under my sternum. All my docs have noted them but they don't seem worried so why should I. The only trouble I have is when I lose weight the top one catches on my sternum and pops in and out ,really weird. Have a wonderful Christmas,,Ron.

Hi Kathleen and ****, Sorry
Hi Kathleen and ****, Sorry about the problem. I have a hernia and it causes me no real problem except when I cough hard when a bit sick. I had to hold my hand over it so it doesn't protrude. Lovely hu! My doc here had my surgeon look at it. They said since it is not causing any problem to leave it. They also said if it really caused me pain to go right to the er as they would need to fix it right then! nO problems though. Just be safe and talk with you doc. Hope you have a wonderful new year. Jean