Question:
What type of test do they run to detect a hernia or an ulcer?

I have a bulge after I eat above my belly button. It feels like it could just be my stomach as my husband's does the same thing. However, my stomach is hard when I stand up and I'm a little worried. I have no paint. I'm 10 mos. post-op Open RNY and I've lost 96lbs. Thanks everyone!    — Teresa H. (posted on July 29, 2002)

July 28, 2002
If it is a hernia, when you lay down the hard spot will disappear. You can stand up and put your thumb in your mouth and blow as hard as you can and at the same time put your other hand in the spot and if buldges out and is hard like a knot it is a hernia. Hope this helps.
   — Valerie M.

July 29, 2002
I just noticed a type. My sentence was supposed to be I have no pain. (not paint..lol)
   — Teresa H.

July 29, 2002
WHAT THEY DO IS A ENDOSCOPE. I HAD THAT DONE TODAY, AND THEY FOUND A HIATEL HERNIA AND 4 SMALL ULCERS. I HAVEN'T HAD MY SURGERY YET, BUT DR. DID IT AS A PRECAUTIONARY MESURE AND HES GLAD HE DID. HE PUT ME ON ANTIBIOCTICS FOR THE ULCERS, AND WILL REPAIR THE HERNIA DURING SURGERY.
   — Gale G.