Belly button hernia....could it affect band?

BellaPerdente · May 4, 2009

I was just wondering if anyone out there has this hernia. I have had it forever, but since I have lost weight, I can feel it even more. It seems alot larger. I am just wondering if it can push against the stomach and cause problems with the band. My stomach sticks out in the front and hanging skin all around....yuck! The problem is that I don't have health insurance so I can't get it fixed.

HeatherO · May 4, 2009

I really don't think it would have any impact on the band whatsoever.

KayleighsMommy · May 4, 2009

I had a hernia repaired the same time as my band.... it came back even bigger within a couple of months. :thumbup: I asked my surgeon if it could be affecting my band and he told me probably not. I had a CT scan, and he took a look at it. He told me it is not affecting the band in any way (as they usually don't...according to him) If in doubt... you might want to get Dr K's opinion the next time you come to town (or give him a call and ask his general opinion on these hernias.)

Jachut · May 4, 2009

I doubt it will affect the band, its the hiatus hernias that cause problems.

I have something similar, I have small hernias at each end of my ceasar scar - I had NO idea I had them till I lost weight, now it almost looks like I have testicles, lol. I was really alarmed one day when I pushed one and it squelched. So lovely to know your bowel is showing!