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Incisional hernia after transplant: Anyone else?

Transplants | Last Active: Oct 28, 2023 | Replies (173)

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I had liver transplant 5/30/20 and all went extremely well and even left hospital 2 days early. In Nov., I mention I had gained 5 lbs. and did this until I successfully had gained 45 lbs. Not until Feb., did I start having pain in lower R side and near belly button. Three trips to ER, many tests and no sign or indication that anything was wrong. By then, I became extremely discouraged, exhausted and at this point angry. Finally, in May this year a baby size belly popped out my front right side. NOW, I couldn’t get enough help. No scientific evidence or test detected it, but seeing is believing. I was told by a Trauma surgeon that, I needed a complete abdominal was reconstruction. Operation would require him as the Trauma Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon doing a tag team match sort of thing. I was just about ready to be scheduled for surgery when it was put on hold due to COVID.
Needless to say I am currently waiting as patiently as I can, due to the situation. (I hope I don’t deliver in the meantime). Had to add a little humor. Has anyone else had this type of dilemma?

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Hi...my liver transplant was 11/10/19. Everything exceptionally well. In June 2020 I started to develope a lemon on the left side...I now have a large honeydew! I'm female and it sticks out further than my breasts. All my Dr's say if it doesn't hurt or bother you physically leave it alone as the surgery to repair is worse than transplant. With covid only my primary Dr as actually seen it, transplant Dr only phone or video appts. I've sent him pictures,but he doesn't seem to worry. I have little pain now and then, but that's all. Good luck to us🤗💚