Hernia question/toileting hygiene inspired

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OK, I already KNOW I have a hernia from my lap gall bladder removal a few

years back. It's " huge " according to Dr. Anthone. What I am wondering is,

when you have a huge hernia in the upper stomach region, quite the same as

where you would get an umbilical hernia I suppose, does it have any effect on

the muscle function?

Lemme clarify a bit - since my hernia has really kicked in (could be

coincidence, I dunno) I can hardly use my stomach muscle for lifting or

bending down without getting a major muscle spasm - it hurts like h*ll! All

of this talk about " toileting hygiene " has reminded me that I also have major

muscle spasms if I ever " approach from the front " as it has been described.

Is this related to the hernia or do I just have another problem to add to the

list?? Has anyone else experienced this spasm thing and does it go away

after hernia repair/DS (mine will be simultaneous)?