Hernia 3 years post Right Hemicolectomy

I had a Right Hemicolectomy 3 or 4 years ago - which went very wrong with a lot of complications. My incision continuously ruptured - resulting in leaving the 3 inch surgical wound open and allowing healing without sutures. This is when the fistula was discovered and a stoma bag placed which remained for several months until the wound finally closed.

As a result there is what feels like tissue thin skin at the incision site.

Since then, I have had a lot of experiences with either frequent bowel movements and occasional constipation.

I discovered a large lump the other day when bearing down trying to have a BM, about the size of a fist.

I saw the doctor today and she believes it is a hernia.

Has anyone else had this type of experience? I am awaiting a scan now.

They did the R Hemicolectomey because they found a large tumour during an appendectomy. That was benign, however this situation has filled me with cautious concern.

Any advice or comments or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated.

I am a 58 year old female, and the lump is where my appendix would have been, roughly.

Thank you!

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