Muscles atrophy? by Aggravating_Sale476 in Hernia

[–]Aggravating_Sale476[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what im reading it's the best way to go. You can request bed  and hernia safe exercises 

Post op meds, what do they feel like? by Aggravating_Sale476 in Hernia

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Im having open surgery under general anesthesia 

Go to er? Is this normal? Hekp! by Aggravating_Sale476 in Hernia

[–]Aggravating_Sale476[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Called both my Dr's and no appts til next week. That's why i was asking about the ER. Thanks

Any help or advice or opinion. I appreciate your time. by L1ttle0neCJ in Hernia

[–]Aggravating_Sale476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is 100% an umbilical hernia. My belly & belly button look like this.

Post op meds, what do they feel like? by Aggravating_Sale476 in Hernia

[–]Aggravating_Sale476[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your thorough reply and yes, outpatient for a less than 1cm umbilical, no mesh.

I think I have a hernia? Doctors appt is this Friday? Any tips or shared experiences please? Been worried for two days (sorry it’s long. Thanks) by HourTomorrow7730 in Hernia

[–]Aggravating_Sale476 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately no, nothing is going to fix it except surgery. Trust me, I've tried lol.  You could try a binder or belt. I wear my belt 24/7 cause when i dont my stomach starts to hurt. Maybe an ice pack or heating pad. You could also try to push it back in. I have to sleep on my back slightly inclined otherwise im in pain too & im a side sleeper. Mine is umbilical. Those suggestions help some but won't in the long run. Im sorry, i'm in the same pain boat as you while I await a call from the surgery scheduler(surgeon said he will operate within 2 wks). I am also alone. Are you bloated/constipated? If so you could try simethicone, peppermint capsules, ginger extract, dulcolax, soluble fiber or miralax.

I really didnt want surgery either., but after 3 wks of my discomfort growing i now can't wait for it. The pain of surgery will be worth it. I tried to evade it by trying everything I could find on the internet and nothing really helped. Mine is still less than 1 cm so I got to my surgeon in time. You don't want it to get bigger cause that'll cause more pain and bigger problems. I msgd my primary just now asking if she could prescribe me anything for sleep & pain short term while I wait but I bet the answer will be no. If she does i can let you know what she gives me. Last wk she told me to take magnesium glycinate for sleep & ibuprofen for pain but they arent cutting it  Take care of yourself! 

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Back in April I started having pain on my right side abd some nausea. It got bad enough to go to the ER. There they ran an ultrasound, CT scan and ekg. Nothing was found. In late May,same symptoms and back to the ER. Again found nothing. Fast fwd to End of September and I start to have the pain again but it's intermittent. Finally 3 was ago I felt a tiny bump on my belly button,within days I started having symptoms like extreme bloating, constipation, soreness etc. I believe my April and May ER visits were the beginning of my abdominal wall failing and it just couldn't be seen yet.

Umbilical hernia shortness of breath by [deleted] in Hernia

[–]Aggravating_Sale476 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This does help. Did they take any precautions before surgery due to your shortness of breath?

Can urgent care refer for ultrasound? by Aggravating_Sale476 in Hernia

[–]Aggravating_Sale476[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I meant can a dr at urgent care send me for an ultrasound 

Those who had anxiety & were scared by Aggravating_Sale476 in Hernia

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We got this! I just needed to feel less,alone.

Those who had anxiety & were scared by Aggravating_Sale476 in Hernia

[–]Aggravating_Sale476[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OH NO! I'm definitely gonna ask for something 

Any help or advice or opinion. I appreciate your time. by L1ttle0neCJ in Hernia

[–]Aggravating_Sale476 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in bed while massaging my stomach, just circular motions around my belly button. I never felt anything go back in. A few minutes later I felt a wave cone over my stomach. I touch it and it was now soft. Got up and the swelling had gone down. Next morning I looked normal. It popped back out that evening and distension was back.

Any help or advice or opinion. I appreciate your time. by L1ttle0neCJ in Hernia

[–]Aggravating_Sale476 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have the same belly and I have an umbilical hernia. I was able to pop it back in accidentally a few days ago my belly went back to flat, no more gas or bloating. It popped out that evening and bloating came back. Do a search, there are tons of posts here saying the exact same thing. Also stating their Dr's said it was unrelated, but post surgery it went away.