Umbilical hernia.

carriesb
on 11/19/11 2:48 pm
First off let me just say I have tried therapy and it seems like after the second session the therapist moves offices?? It's happened 4 times to me.
And I tend to babble and not use puncuation so if any one gets through this thanks.
I have lost 100 lbs since my surgery in Feb but I still weigh 320 lbs I have a huge umbilical hernia from my C-section March 09 it is weighing my stomach Pannus down on only one side and I look lop sided on my stomach so I have to still were shirts 3 sizes to big for me. I feel like people stare at me and wonder what the heck it is or what is wrong with me.
My surgeon doesn't want to fix the hernia till I lose a lot more weight it is really getting to me it's a constant reminder of a surgery I'll need to have.
I know people have much worst things wrong with them. But I seem to be getting more and more insecure about it to the point were if I look at it I just about cry. I can't sleep on my side and it pushes on my bladder I feel like I have a 20 lb baby hooked to me.
Has anyone ever had to deal with a hernia and were you able to get it repaired?
Thanks for any answers.

    
(deactivated member)
on 11/19/11 9:34 pm
there was a lady @ my lapband surgeon's office that had "similar" issue as you.  i met her in the lobby one day & she told was there for a post op hernia / panni removal visit.

both those were done @ the same time & she continued from my last understanding to lose another 150lbs.   the panni & hernia was really causing problems, including the ability to exercise.

really, can you not find another surgeon to help you?
truly sounds unfair to make you wait & it's interfering with your life (sleep)

good luck.

carriesb
on 11/20/11 3:45 pm
Thanks for the reply I've been told that I should wait as long as possible because hernia's have a tendancy to re tear. I see my surgeon again Tues I'll talk more to him. I've been to few surgeons and they say the same thing but that was before the weight loss.
    
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