It's tomorrow!!! After a month and a half delay after a spider bite, I am good to go for surgery tomorrow morning. I'm going to have the BARs procedure--realigning of abdominal organs and a plastic screen attached to my pelvis. I've had a big issue with recurrent hernias and this will solve that problem.

And, all the icky skin will be gone. Goodbye panni! I will lose my belly button and I am just fine with that!

This is the best Christmas gift ever!

@@sassy14 - Very exciting! Best wishes on your surgery and may you recover quickly! Question, why aren't they rebuilding a new belly button? I'm just curious.

Scamp-- as I understand it, the muscles are weakened as a result of the hernias. Dr yesterday reiterated the ban on lifting and on straining (constipation) because it can undo his good work.

Lilmis- apparently replacing the belly button is very difficult as there can be insufficient blood flow which can lead to infection. The way I figure it, I can get a tattoo if I want!

Thanks for that - I had mine fixed first time with sutures - Second time with mesh - Maybe that is why I was not told anything about lifting - Cos mesh is strong - Who knows

Anyways -- Good luck with your recovery and look after yourself

Edited January 8, 201511 yr by Scamp

Thanks! I had mesh this time too-- I'm not sure why I have such a restriction--maybe a super cautious doc!

Absolutely that makes a lot of sense. Def don't want any infections. I've had them and they really suck to put it bluntly.. Best wishes to you and your recovery.

Scamp-- as I understand it, the muscles are weakened as a result of the hernias. Dr yesterday reiterated the ban on lifting and on straining (constipation) because it can undo his good work.
Lilmis- apparently replacing the belly button is very difficult as there can be insufficient blood flow which can lead to infection. The way I figure it, I can get a tattoo if I want!

Edited January 9, 201511 yr by LilMsDiva Irene Rny