Question:
Do I have a hernia???

I have noticed that, if I'm laying on my back and I flex my stomach muscles, a big bulge comes up ... about the size of a cantaloupe. It doesn't hurt or anything; it's just weird. I feel like I'm pregnant or something. I asked my internist about it, and he said it's probably just some scar tissue or something and that, in his opinion, it wasn't a hernia ... but I thought I'd check with this support group to see if any of you have had a similar experience. Do I have a hernia???    — Terissa R. (posted on September 8, 2001)

September 8, 2001
Mine stomach does the same thing and the surgeon told me it is a hernia.
   — Helen C.

September 8, 2001
Terissa, Yes, you have a hernia. I'm preop & hoping to have mine repaired along with WLS. Anyway, hernia's do not get better on their own. You must see your doctor, someone other than this internist. I forgot to look if you're postop, if you are then get with your surgeon.
   — Terri G.

September 8, 2001
If you are post op, this may just be your lucky day . My surgeon told me that all insurance companies cover a tummy tuck done at the same time as a hernia repair. Make sure you check into it. And no matter what we may say here as support, (despite the fact that most of the time you will get the accurate abswer here) if you ever have a medical question you should ALWAYS get a professional medical answer. Safety first!
   — [Anonymous]

September 8, 2001
I have also been told... herria may be fixed at the same time as tummy tuck.... Most want to wait till they have lost most of their weight before repair... But check with your doctor... he/she knows best....
   — Deborah M.