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I had back pain that started about 4 days ago, thought I just slept wrong. Well yesterday it turned out to be so painful I couldn't move, ended up in the ER with tears! Lots of them. This pain was worse then labor. I was told I have two hernias. I know they won't go away in their own and I will need surgery (hoping Dr. Can do this same time as WLS.) my only problem is I am not having surgery until end of February and if this is the pain I have to deal with daily I can't wait that long. So question is.... Anyone have painful hernias at some point but the pain goes away?

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Wear an abdominal binder or some type of shape wear like Spanx. Avoid Constipation at all costs so that you aren't straining with BMs, which would cause more pain. Those two things should help.

Btw, did they tell you what type of hernias you have? Some bariatric surgeons will only repair hiatal hernias when a VSG is done, and then refer you to a general surgeon for ventral or inguinal hernia repairs.

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No wonder you're in pain! My goodness!

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Update - I have no hernias. I went to my family Dr and after reading the ct-scan and checking me over I had a muscle spasm. She ordered up some muscle relaxers and a massage :)

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The Nurse Practioner in the Er was apparently clueless. Which I should have known because not one time to she touch me on my back or stomach to even to check me.

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Glad you figure that out and im glad ur doing better

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