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Incisional hernia after transplant: Anyone else?

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

Hi Rosemary...I did talk with the surgeon regarding the CT. She said it's like other ventral incisional hernias,and like the other Dr's unless it starts hurting me or I start vomiting or fever leave it as is. She said she would have to refer me to a different hernia Dr because she has never operated on one as large as mine. We had a telephone appt, so I'm going to make an office appt with my PC so I can see the CT and get his opinion. My concern is I'm going to be 73 in July, my overall health is ok but I'm obviously not getting younger. If the hernia stays the way it is, I can deal with the appearance, but if it gets worse as I get older can I survive a surgery? I've been dealing with my liver since 2014...I was blessed with a transplant in 2019...I want to live, I want have more time with my family.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 30, 2021

@kathycaudle, I am smiling because I understand your concern about being 73 in July because I just turned 73 last week! During my 10th year follow-up for my liver/kidney transplant at Mayo, I asked about what I need to do to live another 10 years and the doctor responded; "Get your routine labs, take your meds, and no alcohol". It sounds pretty easy, but like you, I have my concerns about complications. I think that what he was really telling me was to remain alert and active in adherence to post transplant protocol.
Kathy, I am sorry that that you might have to live with this 'thing', and at least the modern fashions allow for loose flowing tops. Seriously, I commend you for getting it checked out. It sounds to me like a risk vs benefit situation, and that is not always a comfortable thing. I don't remember where you got your transplant or the cause of your liver failure. Does your PCP have any communication with them? Do they have an opinion on this approach?

When is your appointment with PCP?

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