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Incisional hernia after transplant: Anyone else?
Transplants | Last Active: Oct 28, 2023 | Replies (173)Comment receiving replies
It is a bit painful but mostly terribly uncomfortable right now. The lumps are quite large and a bit scary. I was in emerg last week and they made the referral. The upcoming appointment is a consult but I've had a catcscan and ultrasound conducted.
Not sure if you recall but I had a blocked bile duct after surgery and underwent 5 ERCP's (all resulting in 10-14 days stay in hospital due to pancreatitis). I even had a tube inserted directly to drain the bile for a month or so. The catscan has once more discovered a blocked duct. More dreaded ERCP's in the future along with the hernia surgery. I haven't had a break since day one. I've had skin cancer removed surgically twice, shingles, blocked ducts etc. I'm tired after 3 years from the initial surgery.
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@gaylea1, I have wondered about you after your liver transplant and the complex issues that you were experiencing. I wish that this opportunity to catch up with you would be a procedure free conversation. But around these transplant coffee sipping discussions, we know that anything and everything is possible. We are stronger together because we are each walking a unique path together. Ironic isn't it?
Do you know that I can still remember getting a response from you in one of the Mayo Connect Transplant discussions when you announced that you had "Received the Call and were headed to the hospital to get your transplant"! It still gives me chills to think about that moment.
I want to introduce you to @kathycaudle, @melody12, @jackie421blfdgurl, who have shared their experiences. Each has had a different abdominal bulging problem, and each has had a different medical diagnosis and care.
Kathy, Jackie, Melody, I think that @gaylea1 needs us to lend an ear and to be with her during this ugly time that she is facing. What would you like to share with her from your experience that helped you to look forward during your struggle? How did you manage the discomfort, the surgery, the anxiety, and the pain?