-- KatieAt Sat, 21 Feb 2009, Jenny wrote: > >Hi Katie, >Yes, I have had a few hernia's. After 9 surgies for >endo/hysto/adhesions. ect. Recently was in major pain (as usual) Did >have bladder problems, lots of infections and 'not able to hold it...' >if you know what I mean! :) Lots of pain in my left lower pelvic area, >but the hernias were up closer to my belly button along my incision >line. Finally had surgery in Oct for it, Dr. put a 4x6 mesh in there - >and now I am basically, pain free. (I say basically, because I still >have occasional pain -- higher up near where the mesh was place-- but I >think that I am still healing. And it is only when I have really really >worked hard - lifting, ect. And finally Yes, it did show up on a CT, >but it took a pain clinic Dr to see it and recommend I see a general >surgeon. My GYN, didn't even mention it.!! ( I did share my story >earlier - i think it's under the heading of Finally no more pain, or >Finally pain free - back in November or December) Feel free to email me >with any other questions. Oh, I couldn't see it on me - but I could >feel it with my hands. > >Let me know if I can help with any thing else!! > >-- >Jenny Kummer > >At Sat, 21 Feb 2009, Katie wrote: >> >>If you've had a hernia, could you see it? What did you see? How did the >>docs find it? What were your symptoms? Can they cause bladder problems? >>And lastly, do they show up on a CT scan? >> >>Thanks in advance, >>Katie >