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Incisional hernia after transplant: Anyone else?

Posted by btwest6 @btwest6, Dec 26, 2020

Would be interested to hear others experience with incisional hernia after liver transplant. Thank you.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 12, 2021
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@melody12

Hello All, Good News Update! I am finally scheduled in Dec. to have my hernia/abdominal wall reconstruction surgery. It will be extensive surgery staged over a 3 day period. On 12/21 the Trauma Surgeon will preform his 6+ hrs. procedure, at which time they will intubate me until 12/23 (1 full day for my body to heal somewhat) and then the Plastic Surgeon will preform his 6+ hrs. procedure. Sometime 12/24 I should be somewhat coherent. I am so “pumped” to get this behind me that the dates don’t matter. This is an answer to pray and I consider and will receive this Christmas gift. What better present could I receive. 🙏❤️

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@melody12, You are in my thoughts. It is mid December already. Is your surgery still scheduled for Dec 21?
Is there anything I can do for you in the days leading up to this?

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melody12 | @melody12 | Dec 13, 2021
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@rosemarya

@melody12, You are in my thoughts. It is mid December already. Is your surgery still scheduled for Dec 21?
Is there anything I can do for you in the days leading up to this?

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Yes, Lord willing. Getting anxious now and pray God’s guidance for the surgical team and all the many hands that will care for me. Thoughts and prayers are all I need. Rosemary, I personally thank you for remembering me and my surgical date during this busy holiday season🙏🎄❤️

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nimalw | @nimalw | Dec 13, 2021
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@melody12

Yes, Lord willing. Getting anxious now and pray God’s guidance for the surgical team and all the many hands that will care for me. Thoughts and prayers are all I need. Rosemary, I personally thank you for remembering me and my surgical date during this busy holiday season🙏🎄❤️

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Just done it it's a walk in the park . It's the months after the battle with drugs begin

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melody12 | @melody12 | Dec 13, 2021

I remember everything, especially the recovery. However, I found new loves, friends, desires/interests and a new amazing and strong women…Myself! Start my days with a grateful heart and though the road ahead will be difficult, it is not impossible! Thanks for the well wishes.

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melody12 | @melody12 | Dec 14, 2021
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@nimalw

Just done it it's a walk in the park . It's the months after the battle with drugs begin

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My surgery is over a 3 day period with being intubated on the 2nd day to allow my body to rest a bit before the next part. After that it is ICU for 2-3 days and then onto the floor for approx. 5 days. Hopefully mine will be “a piece of cake” as you said. I will post on that when this is all in my rear view mirror.

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nimalw | @nimalw | Dec 14, 2021
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@melody12

My surgery is over a 3 day period with being intubated on the 2nd day to allow my body to rest a bit before the next part. After that it is ICU for 2-3 days and then onto the floor for approx. 5 days. Hopefully mine will be “a piece of cake” as you said. I will post on that when this is all in my rear view mirror.

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The surgery time is 4.5 hours max . You dont know a thing . I went to hospital the day before next afternoon I was taken in . That simple sorry about your extra things you need to do

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kathycaudle | @kathycaudle | Dec 15, 2021
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@melody12

My surgery is over a 3 day period with being intubated on the 2nd day to allow my body to rest a bit before the next part. After that it is ICU for 2-3 days and then onto the floor for approx. 5 days. Hopefully mine will be “a piece of cake” as you said. I will post on that when this is all in my rear view mirror.

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Hi...I've been thinking of you and your surgery...prayers for you and your medical team 🙏❤ I had an appt with a general surgeon regarding my melon....going for a CT tomorrow...we'll see what it shows and what she says. I'll be thinking of you on the 21st and praying all goes well❤

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melody12 | @melody12 | Dec 15, 2021
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@kathycaudle

Hi...I've been thinking of you and your surgery...prayers for you and your medical team 🙏❤ I had an appt with a general surgeon regarding my melon....going for a CT tomorrow...we'll see what it shows and what she says. I'll be thinking of you on the 21st and praying all goes well❤

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Kathy, Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. I hope your Dr. is thorough and don’t be discouraged if they don’t find anything, because mine was not seen on the CT or the Ultrasounds. I will be praying for your outcome and advisement. Keep me/us updated of your progress as I will do the same. 🎄🙏❤️

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 16, 2021
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@kathycaudle

Hi...I've been thinking of you and your surgery...prayers for you and your medical team 🙏❤ I had an appt with a general surgeon regarding my melon....going for a CT tomorrow...we'll see what it shows and what she says. I'll be thinking of you on the 21st and praying all goes well❤

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Kathy, I’m hoping that you get the news that you have been waiting for. Life with a transplant is always an adventure!

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 27, 2021
In reply to @kathycaudle "Hi...I've been thinking of you and your surgery...prayers for you and your medical team 🙏❤ I..." + (show)
@kathycaudle

Hi...I've been thinking of you and your surgery...prayers for you and your medical team 🙏❤ I had an appt with a general surgeon regarding my melon....going for a CT tomorrow...we'll see what it shows and what she says. I'll be thinking of you on the 21st and praying all goes well❤

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@kathycaudle, I'm thinking about you and wondering if you have any update about your preholiday appointment with a general surgeon.
Were you able to have the CT performed? Did you learn anything about any possible treatment? What is next for you?

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