Incisional Hernia Operation

I have just had this done following the same operation. I am wondering how you are now and hope yo are feeling better.

Hi Poppy,

It is strange reading my discussion thread as now 12 weeks have elapsed and I feel great. I was off work for 8 weeks and to be honest i couldnt wait to get back, was so fed up sitting about the house.

It was difficult, with the pain but it eases over time, just take it easy and dont exert yourself. I saw the consultant for a follow up about 7 weeks after the operation and he said keyhole is a major operation and takes time to heal.

I hope you recover soon but it will be worth it when you reach a full recovery.

Thank you for replying so quickly. This is the first time ever I have posted a message on the Net so am really grateful

Unfortiunately the surgeon had to make a large incision - not keyhole so I make take longer to heal, but still feel encouraged!

All the best

I had incisional hernia redone 1 week ago - 1st 4 years ago.with open surgery 2nd time keyhole. Told to expect considerable discomfort at first especially on turning torso left or right. Sleeping (well) sitting up. Taking easy walking exercise each day - gradually extending. Up to 3/4 mile now. Quite extensive bruising below lowest incision point and bruising starting to come out around edge of mesh area. Surgeon had to dissect considerable scar tissue from previous ops and told me to expect this.

Follow up visit to outpatients a week tomorrow.

Thought it might help to know of others going through similar experience.

Hi Ironside.

Seems you have had it more severe than my operation. I did not experience any bruising after my surgery but hoping you are 'on the mend.'

I noticed I was more painful at the lowest incision point - every time I moved it felt like the mesh was pulling on tissue and I felt as if the mesh was going to break but again it will hopefully ease.

Its been 13 months and I feel great, I take it easy when trying to lift heavy objects etc.. but other than that I have had no problems.

Good Luck.

Hi. First time here. I have developed an incisional hernia 4 months after bowel cancer surgery. Dr says just keep an eye on it, but being a worrier, I am concerned about strangulation. It is 11 CM X 11 CM. Maybe too large for strangulation? Any similar experiences out there?

John01315 I have undergone similar surgery to you, may I ask what the extent of your original surgical

wound and in what area do you have the hernia visible? Does it show and disappear? What is frequency of the hernia showing? How much pain?

Pedro T. It was a right Hemicolectomy last November. Very sudden, the only symptoms were discomfort and a bloated feeling, along with cramps etc and no appetite. I was on antibiotics for an infection but that didn't change anything. A CT scan showed the problem and I ended up in theatre 3 hours after the scan, as an emergency. Some perforation, so I was lucky. No spreading, lymph nodes ok and no bag. Bloods have been good so far. CEA tests. To answer your question, the scar goes from just under my sternum to below my navel. About a month ago, I noticed a small bulge between my navel and the top of the scar. The swelling is bigger now. No pain, just annoying really. It goes when I lie down which is a good sign I think. When I cough etc it is very obvious. I am thinking of wearing some sort of support. There was an infection lower down on the scar below my navel but that has cleared up now.

Hope you are recovering well!

Hi !! Just had incisional hernia operation last week with mesh. Still very painful, can't twist or turn without feeling like the sutures are coming out. When will the pain end ?