Hernia Questions

Hi All! It has been a long time since I have posted. I had surgery 1 year ago. Sadly I have wasted my surgery and have only lost 55lbs to date. (288lbs to 230lbs) I went back to my surgeon for my 1year check and I have a large hernia. I went last week for a CAT scan to confirm and I have a follow up appointment for 2 weeks. It seems that my hernia is a defect of the abdominal wall. The muscles did not close and my stomach etc. is outside the wall. I understand that a lot of patients get hernias post surgery and most don't have to have anything done about them. Does anyone have experince in hernia repair? Thanks

The only thing I have been told about it is that its a great way to get your insurance to pay for a tummy tuck post-op.....good luck...Pam

55 lbs is alot of weight.I am sure it will come off after the hernia repair, Why does that stop the weight loss? I dont understand to much of the medical stuff. Wheres Val,she could answer all of this for us. It will come off I am sure, Good luck,Cindy

The hernia does not stop the weight loss. Some people get them dispite losing lots of weight. My inablity to loose is because I have not followed the diet. I was able to eat more than I should have in the beginning (a whole container of yogurt rather than a few bites) and I just kept eating. I think I have eaten through it and stretched my stomach back. Not only have I failed in how much I eat but the things I eat. I am back to my old habits and I hate myself for it. I have failed using the tool I was given. I could give reasons but they all just sound like excuses so I won't bother. We had surgery on the same date. I am glad you were successfull. Angela

I dont understand. I couldnt have eaten if I wanted to. I would be so sick. I didnt know you could do that in the beginning. Are you sure they did the surgery right.

Angela, I live in Marysville too. I just had the surgery on May 12th. I am down 53lbs so far. I am sorry to hear you are having problems. I wish you the best and hopefully after your surgery you will feel better you can start over again. Take Care! Julie

Hi Julie Just wondered if you go to a support group? Where? Thanks Angela