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Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer: Adenocarcinoma
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May I ask, what does the hernia look and feel like? I had my whipple surgery 10/29/2024 (age: 43) for Pancan adenocarcinoma head of pancreas. I am sure I am still recovering but sometimes, the upper incision (internally) can hurt when I move certain way (eg: getting up in bed using ab muscles). Thank you in advance!
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The hernia is a rather large bulge around my navel on both sides of the Whipple incision and measures about 2.75" across. It first appeared within 3 or 4 months of the surgery. It is not painful. It can also be seen in my quarterly CT scans. I'd talk with both your oncologist and surgeon/team that did the Whipple. My repair (abdominal wall reconstruction) will be done by a general surgeon.