Hernia😳

I had my doctor's post-op appointment yesterday. I do already have a small hernia, but he said not to worry. If it gets bothersome, he'll fix it. He is an exceptional surgeon, so I felt relieved. I was sick with the flu and throwing up profusely last month, followed by COVID (I can say that on here, right??) jk😂. I don't know if it was the vomiting or coughing so hard that I got it from, but that's when I noticed something. I should have had a belt back then, but I didn't know 🤷🏼‍♀️. So last night, I ordered both a belt and wrap: a belt from Amazon and a wrap from Ostomysecrets. Can't wait to try them. Thank you, everyone, for your great advice 🙏🏻❤️

I had a small hernia on my upper abdomen at the top of my incision scar (which was cut 33 times) but despite getting a hernia support belt, it grew, and grew. Until they decided to operate before I'd end up loosing even more bowel. They put in a mash - which has done an excellent job; my surgeon told me it's so tough that he's had trouble cutting through the bottom of it.
But, I am not allowed to carry anything that weighs more than 2 kilograms - which technically means I am not allowed to pick our oldest cat up!!
It's a little restricting having to constantly ask for help.
I am not allowed to hang the washing up outside, and I am not allowed to vacuum. I can not have another operation, and I have to avoid getting any further hernias.

Oh dear, you poor girl. I'm so sorry you've had such trouble. My surgeon told me he had to take a little extra. I go back to see him in a couple of weeks.