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Just learned today that I have a hernia. Along with a few other things. Can

someone tell me what is involved in hernia repair? I am dreading another

surgery. I had even told myself I would rather carry around an " apron " than

have a Tummy Tuck.

I also have an ovarian cyst and a fibroid (not to mention a benign tumor on my

right kidney which I have had for awhile)

Am assuming if I have the hernia repaired will have to have the ovarian cyst

taken out too.

If you are going to have a tummy tuck then this is the time! If you have to be

opened anyhow then why not - it isn't that big a deal (since you have other work

that MUST be done). I know that my tummy tuck was a condition of my hernia

repair because your apron can continue to cause hernias...

Hang in there...

Marjie

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I just had my 2nd hernia repair 7-11.

The 1st was 10-25-02. Pretty much my whole RNY incision was open. I also had

an abdoninoplasty with the repair. The plastic surgeon opened the RNY scar from

breast bone to pubic bone and from right hip to left hip. He repaired the

hernia(s) and then plicated the abdominal muscles. (sort of like a french seam

on blue jeans) I spent the night in the hospital and went home with drains for

about 2 weeks. Recovery wasn't too bad, back to the gym with no restrictions in

8 weeks. The doctor did not have to open up any body cavities with this

surgery. When that happens, you get more time in the hospital.

The second repair was very simple. It was a day surgery; I was in at 8am, done

and home by 2pm. No drains, only a little soreness. Just some sewing around

the belly button where the hernia was. Again, no body cavity entered. What you

need is more complicated.

Hope this helps.

Margie in NM

Open RNY 9-7-01

252/133ish

Hernia Repair

Just learned today that I have a hernia. Along with a few other things. Can

someone tell me what is involved in hernia repair? I am dreading another

surgery. I had even told myself I would rather carry around an " apron " than

have a Tummy Tuck.

I also have an ovarian cyst and a fibroid (not to mention a benign tumor on my

right kidney which I have had for awhile)

Am assuming if I have the hernia repaired will have to have the ovarian cyst

taken out too.

Bummer

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