Incisional hernia post op?

[Oakleygirl 53]

I've been having pain every single day near the large incision site... gets worse with activity and/or after I've eaten/drank a lot over the course of the day; in other words, by late afternoon, early evening, I need some pain meds. It is like a bad stitch in my side under the rib that just doesn't want to go away... only gets better when I don't eat/drink or when I lie down and sleep. I've googled symptoms and seems to sound like a hernia that has developed where the big incision was. Anyone else have this happen? What did you do for it? How did you know for sure it was a hernia? BTW, I did NOT have a hernia of any kind pre-op and they did not see anything when they were doing surgery so this is new.

[Cajunlady12 49]

First thing I would do is call your surgeon and tell him what is going on. He may want to see you and do testing.

[Cheer Mama 166]

Call your doc.

[Ctremblay2 7]

I had the same thing. It turned out to be nothing. But i would call the doctor.

[Oakleygirl 53]

Have a call in to the dr... waiting to hear back... stitch seems better today, even after a busy day and food yesterday... let's hope it's nothing!

[vsginkc 117]

Hey! What was the outcome on this? I'm having the same issue and wondering if it is normal?? Thanks!!