Swelling after Hernia Repair

I had my abdominal hernia repaired 4 weeks ago with mesh. I had a drain for 2 weeks and since he removed it, I feel totally and look pregnant. At 3 weeks, he said I should just wait it out. If it gets really bad, I can have an ultrasound where they try to find the fluid and drain it. What happened with you?

Thank you for your posts. I am 14 days postop and I am experiencing almost the exact same systems as you. I was eager to get better but I am not feeling it. I have another follow up tomorrow. During the first follow up she took a syringe and took out fluid. That seemed to help but I think the fluid as returned. It is painful and swollen. At times I get a real sharp stabbing pain which was similar to the reason I went into have the surgery. I am depressed and saddened that this has been more complicated than I was led to believe it would be. I was just wondering how you have been recovering now?

I had repair of two hernias almost a month ago, have swelling around the belly button area and another lump near the other hernia, I don't feel good/have intestinal discomfort. Surgeon says this can happen, I'm concerned.

I had a 3-hole hernia, 3x6" mesh inserted, 3" incision above belly button. The area was really swollen, likely with a seroma, for weeks. At 7 weeks, part of my incision was still oozing, but it was clear fluid so doctor said it wasn't infection. I'm almost 8 weeks post-surgery now and finally the swelling and oozing has stopped. My belly almost looks like its old self. I wish the surgeon had just told me right off the bat that it can often take this long. I wouldn't have been so concerned and impatient. Aw well, happy ending. :)

I had an inguinal hernia repair on the 19th November. The block went into my leg so received no benefit from that, my leg was numb when I came around. The nurse told me to get out of my bed and try to walk on doing this I collapsed. The nurse tried 3 more times telling me I cannot lie in bed all day. Anyway collapsed a further 3 times and omitted to hospital for a week until the pain was under control, I had been given the wrong medication for 4 days. Left hospital in a wheel chair with the aid of walking sticks to get about. third week and still have swelling along the 110mm incision and in particular a hard what feels like gristle in the middle of the incision. Asked doctors who told me this is normal and will settle down but did not say how long to settle down. It feels like the hernia is back and i am not going through that again. So more trips to the doctors and physio to be told it is fine.

I had a liver resection about a year ago and developed two rather large incisional hernias.  I had it repaired by a local surgeon.  Unable  to repair it laprascopically he made two incisions.   Two months later the hernias returned and the hernia repair surgery was a total fialure.  I was referred to Mayo Clinc who repaired a total of five incisional hernias.  The amazing surgeon at Mayo was able to perform the repair laproscopically, however it required 17 entry sites and spanned my entire abdominal area.  The mesh was connected with screws to the muscle walls and the recovery has been slow and painful.  I have since been plagued with constipation.  When advising my doctors I was told to add a fiber supplement and to eat fiber rich foods and drink liquids.  I have done so religiously, however, still have problems with constipation and pain.  I wonder if everything is functioning as intended or if there are other problems.  Has anyone else experienced these problems?   I don't want to rely on laxatives.

Swelling is normal for couple weeks up to 4 weeks, then doctor should to drain fluid out to help to recover, unless you had small hernia and body handles it itself. Ice pack for max 3days after surgery for only 15-20min at atime otherwis you get ive burn. Aafter 3 days no need for any ice just pain killers. Now itits about month since i had my surgery. Will see doctor in 3 weeks again to make sure that recovery on schedule after fluid draining. A lot of things just takes a time, that's what i have been told.but don't hesitate ask question your doctor even if its seems ok. Every case is different.

I am having the same shooting pains, almost feels like burning. They are slowly going away though, i had my surgery 2 weeks ago. I am still VERY swollen, feels like I'm pregnant.

An abdominal hernia occurs due to the laxity of the muscles and skin of the abdominal wall and repair entails strengthening of these structures by reinforcement with a mesh. As a result of this you will feel some abdominal tightness following the operation which might last a couple of weeks. Moreover, because of the mobilization that is required during placement of the mesh, you will feel some swelling and pain in the region overlying the hernia that will take about 3-4 weeks to resolve. The actual period of discomfort might continue a bit longer. See http://en.allexperts.com/q/General-Surgery-2076/hernia-surgery-1.htm

My problem is surgery was over 7 months ago and I still have this problem.

did anyone have swelling appear weeks after surgery my boyfriend is having that problem I don't know if it is related to him just going back to work a couple days ago or what any info you might have wound be helpful thanks.

Hi I had hernia surgery last year in sept 2012 I developed a lump above my scar now being march 2013 it still there an still hurst like hell been to dr several times all she says is its normal u had big operation but still  hurts soo bad when I cough or sneeze today being a usually good day starts hurting again I'm soo over it 

I had incisional surgery 5 wks ago. Above and below the incision is very swollen. Wondering if this will eventually go down. Also, when isit ok to wear jeans or other tight clothing?

I had 2 abdominal hernias, and a fairly large sheet of mesh was implanted, to prevent further hernias 41/2 weeks ago.  It was extremely painful.  Before the surgery I was training kickboxing, I was running, doing yoga, and crossfit.  I had a decent 6 pack...It wasnt until a week ago, I could kinda see my 4 pack in my upper abs, but it is not as definite as before surgery.  However, My lower abs still appear swollen as well as my lower back...I am 4 days into working out , and really watching my diet, trying to minimize any belly fat to see if this is swelling or what.  It is very discouraging, and I have no idea for the potential length of time this will last.  I can do cardio just fine, but yoga is painful, as well as isolated ab moves and crunches.  I am going to wait another week, and if I still have this extra belly, I will contact my doctor, I was never given a clear estimate on how long the swelling lasts!

 

Hi there, I have same problem that you have reported above. Did it ever go away?