Did you develop a post op hernia?

[DustyKat]

Have you ever developed a hernia following abdominal surgery?

I know many of you have had multiple surgeries so you have the option of multiple responses.

Dusty.

 

[Crohn's 35]

Nope...knock on wood.

 

[shamrock15]

I'm going with the other, because mine was never diagnosed. After my last surgery, I had occasional times under abdominal stress (exercise), that I had a "popping" feeling happen where the stoma had been. There was a large, very hard bump visible, and it was really painful. It reduced with a little pressure, but thought I might have needed a trip to the hospital if it lasted longer. Haven't had it back for several years though, so I think I have tightened up my abs a little.

 

[poolside]

Got me a nice golf ball sized hernia just above my belly button. Just what I needed!

 

[Sybil Vane]

I have two ventral hernias and it really sucks. The one near my belly button is the size of a golf ball and grosses me out. I have one that's higher and not as big. I won't be able to get them fixed until I have another resection and I'm not having another resection unless I'm dying.

 

[ekay03]

I have had a total of 5 Incisional hernias. Just had the last one fixed 2 days ago. I hope I am finished with them!!

 

[sick of crohns]

thankfully no