hernia help

Has anyone developed a Hernia after surgery? I had my surgery 8/03. I had a baby 8/07. I gained 40lbs while pregnant and have not been able to lose it. I've developed a lump type thing in my upper stomach area that was just unattractive at first and as time has gone on, it has become uncomfortable and larger and my back is achy and anytime i try and eat I feel really ill. I'm startin to think I've developed a hernia but I'm not really sure if that's it or if it's just the added weight. Has anyone else had this problem and is there a way to know what the problem is without runnin to the doctor and be told "hey your just fat"

I really think that if it is hurting you, you should go to the doctor. Better safe than sorry. Sorry not much help but there ya have it. Anna

Amy, people have probly had the same problem. I would suggest that you call and go see your doctor whether it be a hernia or just some fat cells it deems necessary for a doctor to look at it and make that decision. You are doing good on your weight loss and do not think that they will just say that you are fat because you are doing something about it. I do have some medical knowlege so I think you really need to check with your doctor. Please let us know what you find out. Good luck.

Amy I cannot stress enough that you need to go to your doctor!!! If you have a pain and a lump it could be a hernia but we are not doctors and are all just speculating - and do not let them tell you it is because you are overweight! make your appoiintment and do not leave until they either tell you what it is or continue to investigate what is causing it... Added weight does not make you feel ill every time you eat. Please, please go and see your doctor! Jackie