Hernia Repair

[DrewzWife 65]

I have a very small hernia will the doctor repair it during surgery? Also, I'm less than a month away from surgery and I'm getting really stressed is that normal?

[BrownEyedTxGirl 139]

I am having the sleeve, a hernia repair and gall bladder removed all at once.

You should call and ask your surgeon what the plan is with your hernia.

Good luck with your journey!

Oh...and as far as stress...I am sure there are people who have experienced it. I don't believe that one behavior is more "normal" than another. I feel nothing but gratitude and excitement!

Edited July 24, 2015 by BrownEyedTxGirl

[ssflbelle 829]

I have an umbilical hernia and a porcelain gallbladder. My WLS may not be until 2016 due to a 6 month supervised diet. The Dr told me during the WLS he would remove the gallbladder but not the hernia. I asked why and he said because the kind of hernia I have can come back while I am still losing. He would rather wait until I am close to goal before he does the hernia surgery. So I guess it depends on the type if hernia you have. I was hoping he would take all three out at the same type.

[PlBren 21]

I found out yesterday that I also have a hernia. My doctor told me that she plans to correct it during my sleeve surgery. She didn't think it was a big deal and not an issue to do them both at the same time. I specifically asked if it would add to my recovery time and she said no. My surgery is not yet scheduled, waiting for insurance approval - but I should be having it in about 5 weeks if approval goes well.

[DrewzWife 65]

Why is everyone having all of these hernia? Like its an epidemic.

[ssflbelle 829]

Are you at risk?

Anyone can develop a hernia - it does not matter whether you are male or female, young or old, physically active or inactive. But you may be at higher risk if you:

• Are male - men have a natural weakness in the groin area that increases their hernia risk

Are over age 35 - as we age, our muscles and tissues naturally become weaker Are born with a weakness in the muscles of your abdomen Have close family relatives with hernias - weakness in the muscles or connective tissue may run in families Lift heavier objects - particularly if you are not used to heavy lifting Are overweight or obese - carrying extra weight stretches and weakens your abdominal muscles Have a heavy or chronic cough - the force of a cough or sneeze can tear weakened muscles and connective tissue Are frequently constipated - straining to have a bowel movement puts pressure on the muscles and connective tissue in your abdomen Have a sport injury or accident that tears the muscles or connective tissue in your abdomen You are a smoker - smoking adversely effects the body&lsquote;s ability to produce enzymes which promote cell creation and growth.