I had an umbilical hernia, which was not repaired, 4 years ago. In short, I had my gall bladder removed after losing 40 lbs in 3 months because I could not eat - like you. I did have small bile ducts, and the surgeon found unexpected adhesions in my abdomen. she separated them, and after my post surgical infection, I recovered pretty well, but still always had pain to varying degrees. it seems as though adhesions have grown bac, because I have had worsening and constant pain again for a year and a half now. the pain with bm is more recent for me, but I could lose a whole day at work because of that.
its a drag that basic functions of life are so hard. I make sure to take my pain medications around those most painful times. i endure the pain to eat most times - I eat many small meals in a day also. Try to make sure you are getting appropriate nutrition.
I have no great answers, and i am still looking for folks to help - I see a new surgeon next week. just know you are not alone. i find that most docs don't really take the umbillical or bm thing seriously.
cheers, Holly
At Sun, 19 Mar 2006, Susan wrote:
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>Did anyone here have adhesions really bad after umbilical and incisial
>lap mesh surgery.Since my surgery last June 30th,food seems to get
>stuck.In fact everything seems to get stuck.BM's included.Up rather
>high.Above umbilical repair.