Possible Hernia 3+ yrs post-op RNY & 1 1/2 yrs Post Op LBL

I have a consistent pain around my belly button. I dont notice any bulging or anything, its still flat as a board and the area is hard a s a rock (but it always has been).... There is a Transit Strike in NYC, so, Im headed to see my PS tomorrow as hes only 10 blks away, Im guessing he should be able to tell for sure by just feeling it. Then, Im guessing I will need a Abdominal Xray??? It doesnt hurt unless I stretch or I sit down. Ive been working out (eliptical machine) with no pain. Any thoughts? If it is a hernia, whats the surgery like? Do they have to open me up or is it done Lap? Also, whats the recovery? How will this affect my tt (which I had 1 1/2 yrs ago)?

Hi HC ... reposting what I posted on the main messageboard: Hi HC ... wow ... I feel the same! I even drew an "x" on my body where it was hurting so the doc could see. I do have the same symptoms though, not a constant pain. The doc was a little wishy washy and said we "could" do a ct scan, yadda yadda yadda ... so when a doc says we "could" do something, I translate it as "not very necessary" ... whereas if he says we "should" do something, then I take that as a recommendation. Am I wrong? I don't know ... please keep me posted on your situation, as I am most interested in knowing what you find out. Karyn