Just Diagnosed with a Hernia - Is This Normal?

Good Morning Everyone !! Okay, yesterday I found out I have a Hernia, the Doc says it's normal and she will fix it when she does the Reversal ! I have a Ileostomy, and Today is Ten weeks I've had it ! Does anyone sly have one and is it normal !?? Thanks in Advance !!!

Yes, I have an ileostomy and developed a hernia as well .  The doc told me this is normal and most will eventually have a hernia...not what I wanted to hear as I struggle with decision to have a reversal however, if my hernia gets any larger and needs to be repaired I will opt to "get the works"....hernia surgery and reversal.....

wishing you the best.....just breathe

Just Breathe Thank you !! 

Hi. Sorry about your hernia. But don't let it get too far into your head.

I've had one for 6 or 8 months and a colostomy for about 2-3/4 years. So I'm not terribly experienced at either. So far, though, the hernia is more of an oddity than an actual problem. It's caused no discomfort whatsoever. Naturally, I'm a bit cautious about lifting or other doing things that put a lot of strain on the abdomen. So I have adjusted the way I do some things (shovelling snow takes way more time than it used to) but at the end of the day, nothing has really changed. 

Don't ignore the fact that you have a hernia. Keep it always in mind. But as a whisper in the back of your mind rather than a screaming, flashing neon sign in the forefront.

There is plenty of info available on appropriate exercises for the 'parastomally herniated'. However, it's a bit contradictory so I'll not post links here. Please learn as much as you can from sources you trust and make your own decision in that regard.

So to sum up;  be a little careful and Don't Worry, be Happy!

Best of luck to you,

Sterling

Hi, Yes I also was told it was normal but I ended up with a couple of them that got rather large, so surgery was done, at the same  my colostomy was changed to an ileostomy, also had a bowel repair in readiness for a reversal-thanks to Covid I’m still waiting. On top of all that had a hysterectomy but although it was a shock, surgeons made the right call as I originally had cancer cells there.

I agree this is a great place to get ideas and appreciate what others go threw also appreciate their willingness to share their experiences, I think this is only my second or maybe third post.

Good luck with everything. 

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