Re: Fourth Hernia~Need Advice

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Lou, are they inserting that strong " mesh " to try to prevent the hernia

from repeatedly happening?

Are you avoiding lifting heavy objects?

Just wondering....Barb B.

> Hi,

> I had open RNY 4 1/2 yrs. ago and have lost 130 lbs. I have had a

> hernia operation every year since, one ventral, at my original

> incision site, the other two above right (above gallbladder, which I

> had removed during 2nd hernia repair). I am now feeling another bulge

> in the same area of the previous 2 hernia surgeries. I can't go

> through this every year! I had my first two repairs done by my GB

> surgeon, and the last one I went to a major university hospital and

> had it done by the chief of gastro-intestinal surgery. I have now

> made an appointment with him for a look-see. Does anyone have any

> advice or has anyone gone through anything similar? Can they totally

> reinforce my stomach muscles? Should I also see a plastic surgeon?

> Any help would be greatly appreciated!

> Lou

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Barb B.