Hiatal Hernia Question

[God's Grace 3]

Hello! I was sleeved 3/29 and also had a hernia repair done at the same time. The last 2 weeks I have had a dull pain in my left side. I just assumed it was my large incision that was hurting. this weekend I finally put together that my pain is actually 2-3 inches above the large incision. It feels better when I have pressure on it and I can feel a smallish lump. Do y'all think this is just a typical pain with hernia repairs or could this mean that this is another hernia/ruptured original hernia? I havent lifted anything more that 15 pounds and have been pretty cautious.

[lsereno 2,525]

I had pains and lumps that didn't map directly to the incision sites. I think once they are inside, stuff is cut and moved in other locations.

But if pain is getting worse or you have fever, it's time to call the Dr.

Lynda

[warrior 9]

I had hernia repair when I got my sleeve. I have a pain that is not directly related to an incision site and it's responds well to a little pressure and support when bending over.

I think it's just a result of all the rearranging of my gizzards while the doc was inside. I have no other pain or fever. My nurse friend says its not worrisome, just irritating. It's all about healing.

If you get a fever or the pain increases unexpectedly, call your physician immediately.

[4myLuvBugs 2]

Funny you post this I'm having the same issue...when I went for my two week post op visit I explained to the nurse about the dull pain and that's when she explained to me that the discomfort was do to my hernia repair...that was the first I even knew I had a hernia repair...it is perfectly normal according to my surgical team...

[bigkim 109]

Nope I had same pain. Ended up taking two weeks off of work. The hernia repair was more painful than my sleeve surg.