This is completely off topic- Ventral Hernia

[mr27t]

Have anyone here dealt with a ventral hernia? I have (or had one) and am still dealing with it.

Months ago I went to my doctor with a large bulge protruding from my abdomen approximately 2 inches above my naval. I got to a surgeon and on January 9 2009 I had laproscopic surgery to repair it.

The surgery seemed to go great, minor aches and pains but I paid no mind to it because healing hurts.

Now nearly a month out from surgery, the lump is back and at the same location.

I returned to my surgeon and he told me that it's swelling and scaring from the surgery... "Everything is fine."

Prior to my surgery, I was under the impression that my belly would be lump free...

My belly is not lump free and I am concerned and curious. Has anyone here had such a procedure done and what was the outcome.

I'm thinking Doctors (at least mine) are a bit like lawyers... Ya just can't get a straight answer from them.

Bob

 

[LumenAl]

If it were me... IMHO, I'd get a 2nd and possibly a 3rd opinion from a Dr. that specializes in this type of procedure...

 

[butch27]

Good Luck to you. I've got some kind of umbelical hernia thing Dr.s don't seem too worried about but IT bulges.

 

[Telman2]

If there is even the smallest chance that you feel something isn't right I would suggest getting a second opinion. It will either put your mind at ease or give you the knowledge to help you make an informed decision on getting it corrected.