devoneberhardt
My Hernia
Sep 21, 2010
Well I hav to go back into surgery on October 18th to have 2 hernia's repaired. I have 2 incisional hernias, the first one is about 8 inches in length and the second one is underneath the first and is about 2 inches in length. I am extremely scared to go back in the hospital and have another surgery. My surgeon said it is only an overnight proceedure, so that puts my mind at ease a little, but I am still a little scared. I was only supposed to be in the hospital for 3 days with the RNy and winded up being there almost a week because of my blood pressure not being normal. Then about 3 weeks later winded up being back in the hospital for another 5/6 days for an absess that had formed where the feeding (G-Tube) was. I have had a few complications from this surgery (the absess, these 2 hernias, a vitamin D deficiency and an Iron deficiency). I know that these are all fixable, but it worries me a little. I am very blessed that these are all that has caused me problems. I am very happy that I decided to have this surgery though. It has changed my life in so many ways. I have so much more confidence, energy, and feel so much better. My health has increased dramatically. My sugars are back to normal, and so is my blood pressure and my cholesterol. I don't have no where near as much back and joint pain as I used to and I can get around so much easier. I can play and run with my young daughter, I can wear my car seat comfortably and I look ok in my clothing. My anxiety about being in public is no where near as bad as it used to be and I don't mind doing things by myself as much now. This surgery has changed my life drastically and I would make the same decision if I had to do it all over again.
Thank you ObesityHelp.com for all the support and information you have given me about weight loss surgery. I am so greatful for this website and for the surgeon Dr. Thomas Magnuson for giving me a new life and a second chance to live. Now I can be the best mother and person I can be.
