Question:
Possible hernia, I am still 40lbs. from goal, can I have tummy done?

Hi, I am down 150lbs. sitting at 202 (I started at 352). I noticed for a while that I seemed to have an uncomfortable bulge when I coughed (hurt badly when I had bronchitis and coughed constantly) now it seems to be the size of a fist..I am going to see my RNY Dr. next week...I want to discuss with him getting my TT done at the same time, is it too soon since I am still 52lbs. from my goal weight? I am being realistic that I might not get to that goal weight, I have lost 50% of my previous body weight and have been "stuck" at this weight for almost the last 2 months despite working out 3 - 5 days a week...also being that I am in decent physical shape can I expect a quicker recovery. I am terrified of going through pain again...HELPPPPP!!    — Trish R. (posted on April 21, 2003)

April 21, 2003
Hi Trish, I am 30 lbs from goal with a double hernia and I am trying to lose some more before I have the hernia repaired. I would like to be about 15 lbs from goal. By the way, as I sit here at the computer, I noticed something strange. I looked down at my cantaloupe sized bulge and patted it kind of like a drum. It sounded hollow! I patted the left side (the double hernia is on the right) and it sounded firm. What is that all about? If anyone knows, please tell me.
   — Mylou52

April 22, 2003
i also have a double hernia. i have the same symptoms that you also have. i am about 40 lbs from goal, and am in the process of getting my hernia repair and tummy tuck scheduled. i am dealing with 2 surgeons, that is the only reason there is a delay on the scheduling. but my RNY surgeon said that once you hit the 100 lb mark it is safe to do the tummy tuck because (in my case) the tummy tuck will drop me btw 15 and 20 more lbs. good luck!
   — theresa M.

April 26, 2003
I thank God for my hernia because I think that it could have had something to do with the insurance paying for my TT to make it medically necessary. Shirley Fryer
   — Shirley F.