Just found out I have a hernia...

I went for my 6 month follow up visit this past Tuesday and was told by my surgeon I have a hernia. It is located around my incision site, above the navel. I had lost 81 lbs. but was still concerned because my stomach is still so large. During my career of yo-yo dieting, when I would reach my current weight my stomach was never as big as it is now. (Although I have gone from looking 9 months pregnant with triplets to 9 months pregnant with one :) My surgeon stated since I didn't even know I had it, I could probably wait until I'm under 200 lbs and then see a plastic surgeon who could fix it and at that time do a abdominoplasty; which my insurance would most likely cover. I guess I was so stunned by the news and excited at the prospect of a tummy tuck I didn't think to ask him if the hernia could be the cause of my still enormous stomach. I just read on the message board where a woman stated she had one the size of a basketball. He assured me I could still work out at Curves and continue walking, but not to lift anything heavy. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who can relate to my situation and share their experience. Also, any suggestions on the do's and don'ts of caring for a hernia; is it probable this thing could get worse before my next 6 month check up? Thanks, Jill

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