Hi I had a large incisional hernia repair done on NHS on JUNE 7th 2019 and still have do many questions that are unanswered. Hoping that someone can help. Pls excuse any typos but i am not the best on a keyboard. 3 years ago i ended up in ICU with a perforated stomach ulcer ending up with a scar from my breasts to my pube line. I was sent home with zero after care . 3 years on i developed a LARGE inciosonal hernia containing many bowel pockets the worst being down towards my pubis . after a long battle the NHS agreed to do it. THE operation took 4.5 hours instead of 2 and was very complex i saw the surgron for approx 5 mins before the op and 2 mins 3 days after the op. i only had 1 drain which was near yhe worst pocket at the bottom. This was removed day 4 and i was sent home and told i would not get follow up apt until 2-3 months again i have been given zero aftercare and scared beyound belief as i do not want this to return. i am now on day 18 and have questions i hope someone can help with? the pocket at the bottom is nowgrowing again and hard after i eat....can a hernia pocket return this quick? is it ok to slerp on my side ? is it ok to sit crossed legged as this is my most confirtable position? how much shoukd i be walking a day? is 30 mins too much? i ama very active person i am getting verybloated after eating . WILL this harm the hernia repsir ? can i stsrt swimming? Any help grestly appreciated as im freaking out. i cannot have this return as there is no way i will win the fight for surgery again i do not think THANKING ANYONE THST CAN HELP ME IN ADVANCE XXXX
hi, sorry i don’t have any knowledge to help you out with this but you should be able to see your gp about it and get some reassurance.
i know how frustrating it is when you don’t get to see your surgeon and just speak about this massive thing you’re going through.
hope it works out for you.