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Post by Paula on Jan 2, 2012 19:35:30 GMT -5
It could be nothing or just part of the normal healing process, but on the other hand it could be something. Im a big proponent of "when in doubt, call the doc"...especially with only being a little over a month out. Hopefully it is in fact nothing and you've done little more than waste some time on the phone with the doctors office.
As far as what a hernia feels like, I think it depends on the type you have. Ive got an umbilical one myself right now. It doesnt hurt at all. I just have a lump on one side of my belly button.
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Post by shann_ds on Jan 2, 2012 19:57:10 GMT -5
I have an incisional hernia & doesn't hurt at all. It just pokes out sometimes & makes me look pregnant. Then I poke my guts back in & go on with things.  |
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Post by bb212 on Jan 3, 2012 22:40:13 GMT -5
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Post by callmeEJ on Jan 4, 2012 13:24:58 GMT -5
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Post by bb212 on Jan 4, 2012 13:44:45 GMT -5
Hehehe, glad you liked it. It's good to have some comic relief sometimes.
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Post by callmeEJ on Jan 4, 2012 14:40:00 GMT -5
As the "owner" of a lovely, large incisional hernia, it's nice to be able to have some humor about it! Also, I <3 Weird Al!
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Post by poodles on Jan 5, 2012 21:21:55 GMT -5
What happens if you don't get a hernia fixed? I have one and my doctor is trying to get a tummy tuck and a hernia repair approved. They will approve the hernia repair, but are fighting the tummy tuck. I am thinking I need to have the hernia repaired regardless, but don't know how long to fight for the other.
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Post by teachmid on Jan 5, 2012 21:43:49 GMT -5
I have a huge incisional hernia which I dislike intensely. It makes slacks uncomfortable around my middle. Anyway, want to do the repair with a TT too. Have already seen the PS and am waiting for an appointment with the surgeon. Insurance will cover the hernia repair but not the TT.
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Post by bb212 on Jan 5, 2012 22:59:06 GMT -5
Hahahahaha I didn't check this thread until it came back to the top here. Gotta love Weird Al! LOL Weird Al is a genius. My favorite song so far is " white and nerdy" because I resemble parts of that song... " But I digress... |
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Post by Dudette on Jan 6, 2012 18:12:24 GMT -5
Hahahahaha I didn't check this thread until it came back to the top here. Gotta love Weird Al! LOL Who doesn't love Weird Al? Here's another one you might enjoy: |
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Post by bb212 on Jan 6, 2012 20:01:52 GMT -5
LOL! I've got that one on my Ipod, it's a classic  |
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Post by msbatt on Jan 6, 2012 23:11:46 GMT -5
my hernia caused me pain ONLY when my guts got caught, or 'incarcerated', in it. Then it hurt like the very devil! I was nauseous, trying to vomit but couldn't, doubled over in pain. As soon as the intestine would slip free, the pain was gone just like flipping a switch.
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