tummy tuck and incisional hernia

[glo13 0]

I have c-section and hysterectomy incision scars and have developed a hernia. I intend to have a Tummy Tuck after weight loss so my question is should I repair the hernia now or wait and have them done together. My weight loss is slow so the tummy tuck is probably a year out. Incidently, the hernia surgery is already scheduled but I'm all for canceling.

[Ohm 0]

Hello Glo13, as no one else has replied I thought I would. I developed a "hernia" which was diagnosed afer my third child was born, and it was investigated after my 4th child when I had my gall bladder removed (due to stones). The surgeon advised me that it was not a true herrnia but instead it was a general parting of the abdominus rectus (wrecked us? nearly blew us apart!). After I reached goal I had my PS on 12th Feb (the day you posted the above query, I think) and the PS stitched my abdominal muscles again. Incidentally she said they parted as a result of my huge bulk and also as a result of my multiple pregnancies and huge babies (the last one was 11 lbs born - a big lad).

I would have had it fixed before if I could, but to be honest, when i was still far from goal weight, it wouldn't have made very much difference shapewise. Having the abdominoplasty and the muscle repair at the same time has given me an incredible result and I am very happy, but the muscle repair has given me far more discomfort than the skin job, if you see what I mean.

I don't know if this helps at all??? Sorry.

Edited February 24, 2010 by Ohm
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[Scamp 207]

I would say you hafta weigh up the pros and cons.

I have had two hernia surgeries. (Both in the middle of weight loss)

You have to understand that the hernia could get srangulated - If this happens - You will be rushed into hospital - as I was - And have your hernia fixed as an emergency. A strangulated hernia can kill.

The second time I (apparently) Just had fat poking through the hole but I didnt find that out till afterwards, but I went in as I was worried it might strangulate again and was scared of that....

I would have to ask the Doctor what is protruding - and use that information to make my decision on. If it is your innards, get it fixed, if it is just fat - Then you can wait. But having been through two hernia surgeries - If it were me - I would get it fixed as when it gets stuck - It is a very painful thing, whilst I was in pain - I was throwing up white stuff (apparently it had no smell at all - Just white)

Good luck