Question:
Is there anyone out there who pre-op getting surgery soon that has a hernia

I'm just wondering because i'm having surgery in Sept and I've been getting these dull like pains, cramps occasionlly and I'm not trowing up blood nor are my BM's black. I was wondering has anyone had surgery not knowing you had a hernia did they cancel it or when they were operation on you did they fix it. Can you even have a hernia and have this surgery?    — jennifer O. (posted on July 5, 2002)

July 5, 2002
I thought I had an umbilical hernia for several years before my surgery but never did anything about it. After I had my LAP RNY, my surgeon casually mentioned that he had fixed the hernia while he was doing the other procedure, so I got an added bonus to having the surgery done. It shouldn't be a problem for you either. Good luck! - Mike
   — Michael N.

July 5, 2002
I went in for surgery not having any clue I had an umbilical hernia. The doctor mentioned it when I was done. He told me he fixed it while he was in there, the only difference I had was I had an open RNY and my scar is a bit longer than most people because of the hernia. It will be fine, and good luck to you.
   — Dawn L.

July 5, 2002
Hi... I am having surgery soon, and yes, I have an umbilical hernia. The surgeon will do the repair when he does the surgery. However, I was told that if the hernia strangulated before the surgery, I would have to have it taken care of and the WLS would have to wait. My fingers (and toes!!) are crossed that nothing will happen between now and my surgery date (soon to be scheduled!). I am taking precautions by not lifting heavy objects, etc. Hope this helps! Good luck, Kathie (in Hawaii)........
   — KathieInHawaii

July 5, 2002
Hi Jennifer, I had an umbilical hernia and the Dr fixed it at the same time as my RNY. This was my second time getting it fixed. I do blame much of my post-op pain on the hernia (HURTS). Now I am 3 1/2 weeks post-op and feeling great. Take it easy and try not to lift or strain excessively and you'll avoid the strangulation. Much success on your journey.
   — lturman

July 6, 2002
I am not pre-op but I can offer a little insight into this question. I had my surgery November 29 - RNY with gallbladder removal. When I woke up in the recovery room, my family told me I had a little "extra". The surgeon found an umbilical hernia when he was doing the surgery and repaired it. In fact, he didn't even charge me for the hernia repair. Unfortunately I now have another one - but being 7 months post-op and needing to lose another 70 or so pounds, he has no plans to repair it til it's tummy tuck time unless it gets much worse. Hope this helps you some.
   — Patty_Butler