Happy Sunday All! Hernia Question.

[wildlifegal]

We are on Hurricane watch here in Florida. Dorian is a beast and keeps the forecasters guessing on where he will ultimately go.

So I joyfully developed an umbilical hernia during my last bout of ascites. The ascites is gone now, but the hernia remains. It isn't really painful, just uncomfortable and weird. It has me worried all of the time. Is it worse? Is it strangulated? Doc looked at it. Said it is fine and I'm sure he is correct. I just tend to be a little freaked with the new and ever changing effects of my liver disease. Hah! Doc and I both agreed to do the watch and wait thing. No need to put my body through repair surgery. Trying to manage on my own. I purchased a hernia support brace yesterday. Seems to be helping. Getting used to it.

Anyone want to share their experiences with hernias?

[ThreeSmiles]

Hi wildie

Well I have had Recti Divarication for about 8 or so months - now 12 months post TP. One Consultant called it a hernia but a couple of others said it isn’t. But boy does it still hurt. I was promised an MRI scan three times but then three weeks ago I was given a CT scan instead. I have queried why a CT and not an MRI and have been told by the Consultant’s secretary that that change was made by the Radiologist. I have sort of complained and asked for an explanation as to why he/she can override my Consultant’s proposal. No answer yet and also no result from the CT scan ☹️👎🏻.

That’s my sort of experience of a sort of hernia!

Good luck with yours - and hope the hurricane swings North for you 👍

Angus

[ThreeSmiles in reply to ThreeSmiles]

PS it’s a pity Brett11 (or Bob as he likes to be called 😁) isn’t around much atm because he could tell you all about his rather large hernia! He’s got an op at last - long long wait 👎🏻 - on 13 Sep.

Angus

[Hidden in reply to ThreeSmiles]

Sorry to read about your CT and not MRI scan Angus situation Angus! Have you tried calling your GP or consultants PA to see whether he/she has received a copy of the report yet? I waited around 4 weeks for my results! I do hope you get to the bottom.of it all soon!

Trish

[ThreeSmiles in reply to Hidden]

Hi Trish

Yes I did ring QEHB - the results aren’t available yet! They have however moved my next clinic forward a month but that still means early October 👎🏻.

Angus

[Hidden in reply to ThreeSmiles]

Thank you Angus for update and hope alls goes well soon and your pain free asap!

Now back to my guitar practice which I've at since 10am ish ! 😉Derek's just commented and said I'm improving 😂😂😂lol

Trish

[Hidden in reply to ThreeSmiles]

My consultancy appointment is early October too! 8th I think ! Could be snap 😂😂😂😂

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Angus

Am I correct in thinking your having a back op soon followed by hernia op too?

Trish

[Bootandall in reply to ThreeSmiles]

Hi Angus, I suppose you will be happy to hear that Dorian has swung north towards the Carolinas, thanks. J/k! 😛☹️

[ThreeSmiles in reply to Bootandall]

It’s not going to come anywhere near you, is it boot?

[Bootandall in reply to ThreeSmiles]

Hi Angus I sure hope not personally, hope it blows out to sea. The weather has certainly taken a violent turn in the past several years.

[alfredthegreat in reply to ThreeSmiles]

I read that Hurricane Dorian might give us a heatwave here. I wonder if the forecasters will be right?

[Hello116]

I have one but it went away after a drain. Its still there but it went from sticking out to where a binder was needed to now you dont even see it. I can take my shirt off and it cant be seen. Dont need drains anymore either. A strangulated will cause a lot of pain my dr said and you wont be able to push the fluid back in/out, it will become hard and the fluid gets trapped. Youll know it if it happens.

[kyia]

My other half had been diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis in October 2017 and his liver had become compensated in February 2018, but he was left with an umbilical hernia from the ascites. The consultant did not want to consider a planned repair at that point, due to the potential complications. In March 2018, he developed extreme abdominal pain and the A&E diagnosis was that the hernia was strangulated. They repaired the hernia (not sure of the actual method, except that it involved a lateral incision, much like that done for a Caesarian) the next day and didn't spend any time in ICU. The operation did disrupt his liver to a certain extent and the ascites returned for a short time. Since the end of April 2018, there has been no recurrence of the ascites and no problems with the hernia repair. I hope this helps a little and that you don't have to go through anything like that. Also hope that the hurricane has moved from where you are.

[ThreeSmiles in reply to kyia]

That’s really good news kyia - on the repair front I mean! Seems quite often that those sort of hernia ops are not always successful or pain free post op. So it’s great to hear a positive outcome. Thanks for that 👍.

Angus

[Hidden]

Hi,

Here is some NHS info on umbilical hernias;

nhs.uk/conditions/umbilical...

Our member Brett has a hernia and may be willing to share his experience as a liver patient. Wishing you well and take care near the storm!

Trust1