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DiscussionHernia after colorectal cancer surgery: Anyone else?
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I have had almost the exact same experience with my surgery. One attempt at repair that resulted in 6 months of packing an infection in the wound, and then the hernia reappeared. The surgeon says he has done all that can be done without opening my lower body cavity and I am not up for that. I have no active disease right now, according to my last scan, but it has returned once before 2 years and I am now 2 years past the last Lutathera treatment. I was told the same thing about the bicycle pants. Those work so well with the ostomy bag, let alone an old man trying to pee. If you find any answers, let me know. And Good Luck.
Welcome, @silversaw. What an ordeal. I'm hoping that @lisag03 has some experiences to share and possible recommendations for a second opinion. Since you're from Michigan, I'd also like to ask @hopeful33250 to offer her thoughts about second opinion for GI issues closer to home for you.
Silversaw, might Mayo Clinic, MN be an option for you?