umbilical hernia?....

[ReadyNewM3 112]

Anyone here has one before the surgery? Any experience or information....my pcp told me today that I have one....geezzzz

[carstanger 346]

Anyone here has one before the surgery? Any experience or information....my pcp told me today that I have one....geezzzz

I'm not sure what that is. I had a hiatal hernia repaired .

[leeann71 539]

I had one before surgery and also a Hiatal Hernia. They repaired my Hiatal Hernia but not the Umbilical Hernia.

[Cheer Mama 166]

ME!!!! OK, I had an umbilical hernia AND a hiatal hernia repaired when I had my sleeve done. Mine was relatively small compared to stuff I had seen on the internet. But I still wanted to have it repaired.

When I had the surgery my sleeve didn't bother me at all, pain wise. On the other hand, I had intense pain with the umbilical hernia repair. That surgery basically made using the lower abs painful. Getting in and out of bed hurt like all heck! I could raise my feet to get into the hospital bed, on and off the couch, in and outta my reclining chair. Laying back in bed hurt because you use those muscles also. It also means that sitting back in a chair hurt, laying back in bed.... Oh and sitting up in bed, on the couch etc. I had my surgery 6/7/13 and up till this last week or so I was still very careful getting outta the car because when I sat crouched over for any length of time I felt like I was going to tear something if I moved to quickly. It was fine after I straightened out slowly. Oh, and don't ya dare sneeze or cough! OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, you remember those silly commercials about the reclining chair that helped old people stand up because the chair had a lift to it? I soooooooo could have used one! I so got how it was useful! LOL!!!!

For me, I hurt so bad that I had strained my neck pulling myself into bed. So when I got home I was on Tylenol3 every 2.5-3 hours for the stomach and neck pain..... So DON'T STRAIN YOUR NECK!!!!

But now, it is fixed and healed. Hopefully I'll never have a problem with it again.

Good luck!

[ReadyNewM3 112]

ME!!!! OK' date=' I had an umbilical hernia AND a hiatal hernia repaired when I had my sleeve done. Mine was relatively small compared to stuff I had seen on the internet. But I still wanted to have it repaired.

When I had the surgery my sleeve didn't bother me at all, pain wise. On the other hand, I had intense pain with the umbilical hernia repair. That surgery basically made using the lower abs painful. Getting in and out of bed hurt like all heck! I could raise my feet to get into the hospital bed, on and off the couch, in and outta my reclining chair. Laying back in bed hurt because you use those muscles also. It also means that sitting back in a chair hurt, laying back in bed.... Oh and sitting up in bed, on the couch etc. I had my surgery 6/7/13 and up till this last week or so I was still very careful getting outta the car because when I sat crouched over for any length of time I felt like I was going to tear something if I moved to quickly. It was fine after I straightened out slowly. Oh, and don't ya dare sneeze or cough! OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, you remember those silly commercials about the reclining chair that helped old people stand up because the chair had a lift to it? I soooooooo could have used one! I so got how it was useful! LOL!!!!

For me, I hurt so bad that I had strained my neck pulling myself into bed. So when I got home I was on Tylenol3 every 2.5-3 hours for the stomach and neck pain..... So DON'T STRAIN YOUR NECK!!!!

But now, it is fixed and healed. Hopefully I'll never have a problem with it again.

Good luck![/quote']

Ohhhhh you scare me! Lol wow, so maybe its like a c sec post op pain? Maybe its better do both things at the same surgery...I just think in my baby, she has 2 years....Do you think its better wait to repair the hernia? Thank you!

[rickyswife 41]

I have one.... they did the surgery ard it...... left ti there.... in the future should I want a Tummy Tuck (insurance does not cover) I can go in to have the hernia repaired (insurance does cover) and while I am under for a covered procedure have the tummy tuck done at an affordable price....

[namada 37]

I have a large one they did not repair. Said to wait as long as I can so that insurance will cover most of the cost of a Tummy Tuck when they repair hernia. The more weight I lose the more noticeable it is. I believe it is making me wear at least one size larger in pants. Very self conscious of it. I have lost 150 pounds and have about 70 to go. Ideally I should wait until I hit goal to do surgery. We will see if I can wait.

[ReadyNewM3 112]

Mine is small just in my bellybutton. ..I think its better wait, like u girls said maybe helps for the next step, the tt...thank you!!

[Cheer Mama 166]

Ohhhhh you scare me! Lol wow, so maybe its like a c sec post op pain? Maybe its better do both things at the same surgery...I just think in my baby, she has 2 years....Do you think its better wait to repair the hernia? Thank you!

I never had a c sec, sooo I don't know what to tell ya there. I do know it was very hard and painful for ME. I was very glad I had my mom living with me.... It may not be as bad for you. Talk to your doc about what to do and about how much pain it may cause you.

[docbree 199]

I never had a c sec' date=' sooo I don't know what to tell ya there. I do know it was very hard and painful for ME. I was very glad I had my mom living with me.... It may not be as bad for you. Talk to your doc about what to do and about how much pain it may cause you.[/quote']

I had an umbilical hernia repair last year - and it wasn't bad at all. Much less pain than from my c- section and gall bladder removal surgeries.

[Greeknugget 56]

I have the same issue. They said they would try to fix my umbilical hernia at time of surgery. It's rather large.. 3 cenimeters and it did cause me intense pain earlier this year. Now, it's just annoying and keeping me from lifting weights.

I'm interested to hear that Namada was told to wait to wrap it in with a tummy tuck.. I might ask about this!

Good luck to you. I'm glad you didn't even realized you had it! That means it's not bugging you too much.

[ReadyNewM3 112]

I have the same issue. They said they would try to fix my umbilical hernia at time of surgery. It's rather large.. 3 cenimeters and it did cause me intense pain earlier this year. Now' date=' it's just annoying and keeping me from lifting weights.

I'm interested to hear that Namada was told to wait to wrap it in with a tummy tuck.. I might ask about this!

Good luck to you. I'm glad you didn't even realized you had it! That means it's not bugging you too much.[/quote']

Hi thanks

!!! You right,

I didn't notice until the dr told me and touch it... how is the pain?