Re: hernia/panni... would you do it again?

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Elle,

Even though my hernia repair has caused me discomfort - I think the

mesh never healed right or something. STILL I would get it fixed in a

heartbeat!! This mesh discomfort is not nearly as great as the

discomfort I had from the hernia. I did not have a panni with it.

hugs, cindy lee

> I was just wondering if anyone who had their hernia repaired or who

had a panni surgery... would you choose to... or choose not to have

it done?

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> Feel free to write me personally at elle@h... if you don't want to

post on the group.

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> I am trying to make up my mind whether to have the surgery or not.

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> Elle

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Elle-

I had my hernia/panni just over 6 months ago and YES...I would do it

again. The hernia...was uncomfortable- sometimes even painful. The

panni...well..sheesh...I don't know of anyone that has a panni that

wouldn't want it gone. As for the " actual surgery " and any negative

connotations to be mentioned, mmmmmmm...mmmmm...I really don't have

any. I knew from the beginning I didn't wanna battle the " saving of

the belly button " ...so that I wouldn't have additional complications

of loosing it. I didn't have to be " drained " for additional fluids,

and all 4 of my drains were pulled on the same day one week after

surgery (I understand most of the time two are pulled one week...and

two another). Yes, the surgery knocked me on my butt...but I'm a

whimp.

Yes, I would do it again and remember...I'm a whimp.

~Sandi

> I was just wondering if anyone who had their hernia repaired or who

had a panni surgery... would you choose to... or choose not to have

it done?

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Elle,

If you decide to have the tt/hr, are you planning to have Dr. K do

it or somebody in NM? Is your hernia increasing in size? Mine have

been increasing - and I developed a third hernia in the last 2

weeks. So, I'm definitely going to have it done. However, I'm not

sure if Dr. K will think I've lost enough weight (61 lbs so far) to

do the tt yet. I plan one seeing him in Las Vegas next month.

Melinda

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> I was just wondering if anyone who had their hernia repaired or

who had a panni surgery... would you choose to... or choose not to

have it done?

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> Feel free to write me personally at elle@h... if you don't want to

post on the group.

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> I am trying to make up my mind whether to have the surgery or not.

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> Elle

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Elle,

Even tho I had problems with my skin and the tt,would I do it

again??? I guess the answer would be yes...Dr.K did tell me

going into the surgery that I might have a problem, I just

didn't think it would take as long as it did...LOL But it

taught me alot...Now Jo aren't you proud of me???LOL

9 out of 10 have no problems at all,I needed to be taught

a lesson and it was a good lesson for me. I am still in augh

that I have a flat tummy,just don't like the roll above it,

but that what happens when you don't have the best insurance,

guess I could exercise that part more,but I can live with

it..lol

Whatever you decide will be the best for you.

God bless,

Pat

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Hey Elle

I had a TT..and would do it again in a heartbeat. The pain goes away and you

are left with the confidence of feeling like a normal person. I cant see why

anyone wouldnt want it done...

Hugs

Kristy

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Elle asked: " I was just wondering if anyone who had their hernia

repaired or who had a panni surgery... would you choose to... or

choose not to have it done? "

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In a heartbeat! I had a painful umbilical hernia and that floppy skin

sitting in my lap and flopping over the sides when I sat was really

uncomfortable!

I was one of the lucky ones who was up, out, and literally dancing

again a week after surgery. I only had the hip to hip incision, they

did the tummy tuck, hernia repair and a mons lift all at once. I had

only 2 drains (although I did have a problem with a fluid pocket that

needed drained weekly for 7 weeks), and I had little to no pain at

all! It was amazingly easy and wonderfully pain free for me and I

feel very blessed! I wouldn't change it for anything!

Cindee

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> I was just wondering if anyone who had their hernia repaired or who

had a panni surgery... would you choose to... or choose not to have

it done?

>

> Feel free to write me personally at elle@h... if you don't want to

post on the group.

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> I am trying to make up my mind whether to have the surgery or not.

>

> Elle

Hi Elle,

Just thought I would add my 2 cents worth here...

I would have felt like a total failure if I had not had my panni. As

you know, I still deal with falling short of my goal and still

disappointed. But if I still had that huge flap of hanging skin

there in front, I would not feel like I did anything at all. Since

my panni I have a flat stomach and feel like I did accomplish

something and it makes me feel good. Even tho it was harder for me

than the DS, yes, I would do it again. It completed the experience

for me and makes me feel better about myself, and the way I look.

HTH, my friend.

And I am so thankful that your sister did so well. I too, cannot

imagine life without my sister and friend. She is so special and we

have such a bond....

Keep us posted.

love

Sharon in Onyx

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Can you tell I'm just a little bit

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the

> whining)

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Mel....if your going to feel like shit and be draining all over

Alabama, you might as well just get it all over with at once. I

know it sucks, it is miserable, it feels like it has gone on

forever....but if you had the operations done at two different times

it would have meant you would be oozing all over Alabama twice as

long. This may be tough right now, but when your healed you can get

on with the business of life, instead of looking forward to having

another recovery period.

Keep hanging in there.

Piss and moan all you want.

Eventually...this to shall pass

Hugs

Jo