Question

Hi guys! I've been reading some posts on the other message boards about hernias. It makes me nervous! Does anyone know if this is something we have to look forward to in the future? It looked to me as though most people got them when they hit a year out...am I getting all worried for nothing??

Oh, my, don't worry in advance..... Just go ahead with your life, and be watchful of any unusual problems you have, like pain or vomiting. Also, use common sense with things like lifting heavy objects, and strenuous exercise. Some people are unfortunately going to get hernias, but it's not automatic. If you have ANYTHING unusual, of course, contact your surgeon ASAP. But, don't fret, there are a lot of people who DON'T get hernias!! Cyndi 285/189/whatever 4 pounds from 100 total lost

Cyndi~ Oh I know I'm such a worry wart about things.. Thanks for your advice!!

Look at you Ms Cyndi ... Sittin' at the century mark! That is absolutely fantastic ... Congratulations! Amazing accomplishment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think it is a bit funny. My surgeon said a lot of his patients try to get hernias or at least hope for one at 1 year out. Usually by then they have lost most or all of their excess weight and they can schedule a tummy tuck at the same time as the hernia operation. I'm not sure if it is common or not. I know my surgeon always checks for them though. -Dawn

Well Dawn, that does make sense. I noticed quite a bit of people also had the TT as well..hmmm interesting. Thanks for your reply

I know my ins doesn't pay for a abdominiplasty unless you do have a hernia.