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Hernia Surgery

F FrankHMember
I have a pending surgery to repair an incisional hernia and do 'lysis of adhesions'.

My C/R Surgeon referred me to a Plastic Surgeon who has experience with Abdominal Wall Reconstruction & he is going to repair the hernia with mesh. My C/R Surgeon will assist only to push the bowel back in at hernia site.

I'm not in any pain from the hernia but prefer to get it done before pblms arise. I've had 7 total surgeries 2 of those for blockages.

Has anyone else been referred to a Plastic Surgeon for Hernia repair & adhesions>?

I'm bit worried the Plastic surgeon is going to do some cosmetic work on my scars I don't really want or need done.

Any positive outcomes out there with 'Lysis of Adhesions"?

Thank you all!
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skn69skn69Member

I had my hernia repairs done by my laporoscopy surgeon and my abdominal repairs (with a hernia repair thrown in for the fun of it) done by my plastics guy...I've had about 4 of each....I only wished that one of the 2 would have been able to do both!

Would have saved me a lot of anesthetics!

Good luck...most often the plastic guys can do a simple hernia repair.

Sharon

GaylaGaylaMember
I have 4 hernias but was wondering if my plastic surgeon that is doing the repairs could make my stomach look a little better with out it being labeled as "cosmetic" surgery. I am really hoping my insurance will pay for a little more than the hernia repair but I am afraid since the defects are not on my face and on my abdomen that they will say it is cosmetic. I just have a big bulge above where my stoma was that bothers me through my clothes. I guess just wishful thinking. I thought maybe if the doctor has to go all the way in that he may could smooth things out without me having to pay out of pocket.  Thanks for your reply.

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