hernia

[Inguc_is]

what kind of problems you have with hernia? If u are in recurrance when they can make operation?

[Mai46]

I have had a large incisional hernia since stoma reversal. It’s huge after I eat & is pretty annoying. They can fix it but I’m on Avastin so it’s not currently possible. I think generally hernias only get repaired if they cause pain or problems or there’s a risk of strangulation. Or if you’re a private patient I don’t think the NHS would repair one for cosmetic reasons only.

[Inguc_is in reply to Mai46]

i think my mom have now problem with hernia, as she has problem with breath… and she feels problem from hernia part it is near diaphragm, also there is some pain in this area…

[Mai46 in reply to Inguc_is]

She needs to be examined soon then I guess?

[Inguc_is in reply to Mai46]

she get CT scan last week wait for results but in CT sometimes doctors didnt metion hernias… sometimes yes… it is not so important when u have cancer for them…

[Robbo16]

I have a large incisional hernia following my 2nd debaulking surgery. I was referred to a general surgeon but said he would not operate if there was any chance I would need more chemo in the future, which of course there is, so sadly I have to live with it.

[Inguc_is in reply to Robbo16]

but is there pain or something what u feel with it?

[Robbo16]

It’s uncomfortable and quite unsightly more than anything. Worse if eat too much so have tried to change how I eat.

[Inguc_is in reply to Robbo16]

what happens when you eat too much? for my mother, it is high and probably presses on the diaphragm, so sometimes she can't breathe well or when she takes a deep breath, she pulls on her sides. she also has increased constipation

[Robbo16]

It does get bigger when I eat. It hurts a bit if I cough or sneeze. Turning over in bed is quite difficult

[Inguc_is in reply to Robbo16]

something what happened to my mom… we thought it is cancer, but it looks like it is hernia, i think it is better when u have CT scan did they mentioned hernia? In moms CTs only in some doctors worte but others didnt do at all this…

[Robbo16]

Oncologist and General Surgeon examined me and confirmed hernia

[Inguc_is in reply to Robbo16]

i think mom need to go to surgeon, but hernia is reconfirmed, but surgery not possible , that strange

[Robbo16]

I hope she gets something sorted

[Inguc_is in reply to Robbo16]

i hope too

[candyapplegrey]

Has it been confirmed as a hernia? Does she have pain there? Or a lump? Is it near an incision site (where she had operation)? cag

[Inguc_is in reply to candyapplegrey]

not yet, in CT there is 2 hernia,but this is hernia. But did it do all this or not i dont know