Hernia Open Operation - 21 months out

[able2cope 193]

I'm going in for a hernia repair, but they can't do keyhole because of the location of my hernia - under my ribs. Has anyone had an op like this - how was it painwise compared to the sleeve? How long to recover?

[Gina1010 86]

I am not sure. I am getting a hernia repair as well I was told 4 to 6 week recovery.

[Ballermom 803]

I am not sure. I am getting a hernia repair as well I was told 4 to 6 week recovery.

Wondering how did your surgery go.

I just found out I have gerd and a hernia.

[able2cope 193]

My surgery didn't go so great - the wound its left looks terrible as its just where I have some loose skin and I had an infection in the wound afterwards so left with a hard lump anyway.

Bright side is, I was told this last week that if I lose a bit more weight the surgeon is going to put me forward for skin surgery - which will improve the look of it.

The healing itself wasn't so bad but I had major trouble getting out of bed, and even out of the chair for a few weeks - needed my kids to help me with that. Good luck with yours - hope it goes better than mine did

[Ballermom 803]

Sorry it wasn't so great but Was the hernia resolved? Just concerned about reoccurrence.

[able2cope 193]

Yes, the hernia itself is resolved - I'm hoping too that it doesn't recur.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

How did you know you had a hernia?

I have this spot that really hurts if I strain to have a BM. It feels like my intestines are moving around . Sometimes, I can actually see them moving.

[able2cope 193]

I felt the 'lump' when I was lying on my tummy - in fact it made it very difficult to lie that way. I'd advise you go and get it looked at when you can.

[Ballermom 803]

I am not sure. I am getting a hernia repair as well I was told 4 to 6 week recovery.

Gina how was your surgery. Was it after the sleeve.