Living With Hernias And Ostomies: Why Not Repair?

dsmithsc91

Apr 12, 2013 6:31 pm

There are many on this site who have to deal with hernias. Several years prior to my cancer/colostomy, I had an inguinal hernia, which I had repaired in a pretty simple surgery. With the ostomy related hernias, however I don't see much talk of repair. The discussion and advice seems to be more about living with the hernia. Is there something with respect to hernias and ostomies that makes repair not a viable option? Just curious.

Dave

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vulcanBMk2

Apr 12, 2013 8:00 pm

Two years after my urostomy operation, I developed a rather nasty post-op incisional hernia. My original surgeon opened me back up again, did a tummy tuck, tidied up the scar line, and stapled me back up again. Another 27 staples and two weeks later, all back together. That was three years ago, and apart from a bit of a pot belly, no further problems. Bear in mind, this was not a parastomal hernia.

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