Any Help would be appreciated

I had the open RNY on Sept 25th, 2003. I am having some pains in my incision. It seems to grow and hurt towards the top of the incision where my pouch is located when I eat, cough, sneeze, or any other bodily functions. I am really afraid that it is a hernia. I called the Dr. today and I have an appt. on July 8th. but I am afraid that it maybe more serious and need attention right away. When I talked to the office, I told her what it was doing. I guess, too much knowledge can be bad but I went on the site under hernia's and I got a lot of information that is really worrying me. It seems that everyone talked of how this surgery is worse than the original surgery. The lady did say on the phone that they would have to open the incision back up if it is a hernia. Has anyone had this surgery before and if so, how long did it take you to get back to normal? Is it as bad as the first surgery as far as pain? Do they have to cut the muscles as they did in the first surgery. I had a lot of pain afterwards when I had the RNY. I am really afraid that something might happen. Please help me.... And also, if insurance pays for it, is it wise to have a tt or whatever during that surgery?