Question:
I'm really nervous about having my hernia repair. I need some support!

Help! I'm really nervous about this. I have a large incisional hernia that I'm having repaired on March 9th. My WLS doctor, David Greenbaum (whom I trust completely!) is doing the procedure. I'm more frightened by this than I was the WLS. Please email me with any advice, and if you're inclined to pray, please send one up for me. Thanks, everyone! Jaye Carl, RN, open proximal RNY 7-29-99, hoping to break the 100-pound-mark after hernia surgery!    — Jaye C. (posted on March 2, 2000)

March 2, 2000
When they did my rny they repaired a hernia by my belly button. The doctor told me it was very "interesting" that it took alot of time because of the location and the amount of fat at that spot. I never felt anything...no pain nothing...it's healing nicely and most the stiches have come out. I wouldn't worry about it. They've been repairing hernias for a long time...you'll be fine..but the prayer will be there for you!
   — Shelly G.