Fatty mass left after Umbilical hernia repair

[cruzTexas]

Texas State

I had a very common umbilical hernia repair done with a mesh implant.
I had the normal result of a little fluid build up, swelling, and a little pain. I went back to ask if the "fluid" was going to go away. He replied with.."oh that's not fluid...it's a fatty mass." It wasn't there before I had the surgery, I am a thin woman, and I cant wear normal clothes now. He said it was normal complication...well, if it's a complication shouldn't HE fix it?? Also, I am having horrible pains when I excersize and bend over.

 

[Gail in Georgia]

So did you ask if this fatty mass could be removed surgically?

A normal complication is not indicative of malpractice.

How long ago was your surgery and how active is your exercise program?

Gail

 

[Hot Topic]

If you're truly concerned about your condition, why are you exercising and bending over? Why aren't you having it taken care of?

 

[TheGeekess]

Hernia repair, one of the most common surgical procedures, carries a risk many patients don't consider: chronic pain after surgery.

More than 30% of patients may suffer from long-term chronic pain and restricted movement after surgery to fix a hernia, a bulge of the intestine or body fat through a weak area in the abdomen, studies show. Damage to nerves and muscles from the hernia may cause lingering discomfort. New synthetic mesh devices, though better than traditional sutures at reinforcing the abdominal wall, can irritate nerves and carry a slightly higher risk of infection.

A Secret for Patients Undergoing Hernia Repair - WSJ.com