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Incisional Hernia

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sue1155
sue1155

Hi,

I had to have half my stomach removed last year in July, long scar going from top of stomach to a little below the belly button. Right on the scar where the belly button is there is a lump and it's been there about 3 months but getting bigger and protruding more.

My question is and sorry to go into details, I'm on 3 lots of laxatives, I'm not constipated but have to strain to use my bowels and it's like diarrhea, if I don't take laxatives, I don't go at all.

Has anyone had the same problem when using their bowels?

I'm a bit concerned about the strangulation they talk about in articles.

The hernia looks ugly and my stomach is always bloated.

I see a specialist next month as a check up from the stomach operation, he's the type of doctor that doesn't listen and talks over the top of people then sends them on their way so I feel I won't get much feedback from him.

Has anyone had this constipation feeling? 

Thank-you

Sue.

 

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  • Tammyshernia
    Tammyshernia sue1155

    Posted

    Yes sue I have the same problem but I take stool softener but I may have 1 hard stool and behind it is diarrhea it's hell but I'll tell you if I don't sit as soon as I get a stomach ache I'll never make it

    • sue1155
      sue1155 Tammyshernia

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Tammy, that has happened to me too on a few occasions and there's been many times where I've only just made it to the toilet.

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