what are the symptoms after surgery on a incisional hernia?
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You'll be sore for a while.  A few weeks.  Assuming there are no complications and you dont lift heavy things, you should be able to go back to work within a week.
317422
Hi,\n\nI understand the agony you are going through. Even, I had hernia and have got operated successfully. It has been three years now and I am perfectly alright. I am running, playing cricket, basketball, workout in gym, swimming and much more than I ever thought during post-operation period.\n\nSo, just get operated. The earlier you get operated, the better it is for you to recuperate. In the post-operation period, just concentrate on a little slow and firm walking stride and make sure pain doesnot hamper your walk for many days. If you experience pain during walking for more than 7 days, then consult your physician.\n\nJust relax, stop lifting weights for atleast 1 or 1.5 yrs and then start off the way you want to. But, in a slow way.\n\nHope my experience would help you gain some confidence to regain back your original senses.\n\nAll the best!!\n\nRegards,\nSubbu
795635
Maybe the chance of reopening the incision,,,just give ur body time to get healed....
1153774
You should feel the pain of surgery after the cut....
381940
Umbilical hernia, infection, bowel obstruction, ascites (a collection of fluid) in the abdomen, Endometriosis...could be a number of things.  Other symptoms should help your doctor narrow it down (for example, is there discharge from the umbilicus, does it occur in relation to your menses, do you have a history of GI issues, is the umbilicus blue-tinged, etc. etc...).  It's also important to be re-checked for appendicitis, as that could be a misdiagnosis the first time around (it happens).\n\nBased on your additional comment, I'm even more inclined to think appendicitis.  Umbilical pain w/diarrhea are hallmark symptoms...is the pain moving to the right or shifting in any way?  Is it constant, or does it subside?\n\nI'd get a second opinion if I were you.  The worst that can happen is that you spent time getting another opinion that said it wasn't appendicitis too...but at least you'll be safer knowing.\n\nGood luck and feel better.
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The side effects are: \n* Your stomach is now the size of a thimble and that's all you can eat.  \n* Many foods will make you vomit.  \n* You have to take special vitamins and supplements for the rest of your life so you don't get malnourished.  \n* You could die from complications or infection.\n* You'll probably lose a lot of weight but probably won't be "thin" just "thinner"--a friend of mine lost 133 lbs after her surgery but she's still very overweight. \n* Also, your skin will probably hang off you like a sharpei's coat and insurance doesn't pay for that surgery either.\nThe surgeon you go to should have a support group for pre- and post-op people and you should attend meetings and talk to people who've had the same surgery you want (there are many kinds) and see how it affected them.\nAlso, it's not easy to get the surgery unless you can afford to pay for it yourself ($20-30,000).  \nBelow are links to a great site on weight loss surgery and my weight-loss blog which details my attempts to lose weight & get surgery.  If you haven't picked a surgeon yet, the obesity help site has listings of all surgeons and comments from patients. It is where I found my surgeon.
279941
Very likely a hernia. See your doctor.
147885
It depends on which surgery you have.  I had mine removed three years ago as an emergency - I had pancreatitis.  I had the surgery where they do four small incsions and it was easy.  I was out of the hospital the next day, back to normal in no time.  I had absolutely no pain after, did not take one thing for pain.  I suppose I was aware of the four little incisions, but they are truly small.  \n\nHowever, if they do the big incision, it is major surgery and recovery is slower and longer.  I would be trying for the smaller surgery if I were you and if you have a choice.  In our area it is rare to hear of someone having the major surgery now for gall bladder removal.   I think the newer procedure is called laparoscopy.\n\nI hope this helps.  Good luck with it!
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No.\n\nThey are potentially life threatening. The infection probably was caused by the hernia in the first place and not the repair.
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I ended up needing a hernia-repair surgery about 5 years ago.   (I lifted a really heavy bag of rocks....and...ooops.)\n\nYou will need to have it surgically repaired, which they can do laparoscopically.   They will put a mesh-like material in/along the hernia area, which will fortify that area...and your body will just repair around that mesh.\n\nYou'll be just fine once you've gotten it fixed.
399010
Hernias are when muscle tears & things go where they shouldn't be. You do need to see a Doctor, I'm afraid. You may need surgery. They'll fix the tear, or put something in to hold your organs where they belong. That is a very routine surgery, so you don't need to worry about that.\nBut, yes; you do need to see a Doctor. Untreated, it can get much worse.
308126
Thats really odd. usually if any swelling or pain, would appear as soon as your surgery is done with. If it hurts that bad, i would really recommend calling your doctor. It could be draingage, or an infection. Try putting ice on the area.
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Appendicitis can cause a variety of symptoms that may change over time. The most common early symptom is an aching pain around your navel that often shifts later to your lower right abdomen. As the inflammation in your appendix spreads to nearby tissues, especially the inner lining (peritoneum) of your abdomen, the pain may become sharper and more severe.\n\nEventually, the pain tends to settle in your lower right abdomen ¾ near your appendix at what's known as McBurney point. This point is about halfway between your navel and the top of your right pelvic bone. But the location of your pain may vary, depending on your age and the position of your appendix. Young children, especially, may have appendicitis pain in different places.\n\nIf you apply gentle pressure to the area that hurts, it will feel tender. As you release the pressure, especially if you do it suddenly, appendicitis pain often will feel worse (rebound tenderness). It will also tend to get worse if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements. This is particularly true if the inflamed appendix is touching the peritoneum — the silk-like membrane that lines the inner abdominal wall and enfolds the intestines. The pain may lessen somewhat if you lie on your side and pull your knees up toward your chest.\n\nIn addition to pain, you may have one or more of the following signs and symptoms:\n\nNausea and sometimes vomiting \nLoss of appetite \nA low-grade fever that starts after other signs and symptoms appear \nConstipation \nAn inability to pass gas \nDiarrhea \nAbdominal swelling
489941
If its just post-operative swelling it should be fine when it dissipates. The apron effect (sagging belly) is from having kids and not having retained strong stomach muscles not from the hysterectomy.
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no effect at all on your tumy tuck, dont worry, the laparoscopic surgery is much less invasive than a laparotomy ( to cut your belly like  in a c seccion) anyways, the air will be removed from your belly after the surgery, you will get swollen a little bit but in one week or less you'll be as normal as before the surgery.
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Depending on the type of hernia repair.  Also if it's bilateral or not you will take longer to recover.  Also depends if you actual rest and put a hold on lifting heavy objects for a while.  Hernia operations are common and yes guys tend to take a little longer to heal but only a few week in total generally back at work or school in a few days to a week and not lifting heavy objects for a good few weeks after your sutures are removed.
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I had the surgery 2 summers ago- mine was larger than a grapefruit so they had to do a full incision- from belly button almost all the way down and remove the cyst, ovary and tube.\nIt was horrific for me (sorry, but it was) I was in the hospital for 11 days with infections and severe pain.\nBut you get through it...we're tough like that. \nMy advice, don't strain yourself too soon after surgery and have someone there with you to help you at all times- even in the hospital. The smallest things are going to be very hard for you to do (like picking up a pen you dropped) and believe me, you'll appreciate the support and a shoulder to cry on.\nI hope your experience is much easier than mine. Good luck.