Swollen at incision site

If the wound has reopened internally that would probably be called wound dehiscence rather than a hernia - it’s similar but happens sometimes shortly after surgery. I’d suggest calling again and describe what’s going on. They may suggest waiting for your scheduled follow-up.

Thanks @Scott F. It may just be that the rest of the stomach swelling has went down so I notice more, or fluid behind that hasn't drained. I tend to freak out so hopefully its not serious.

I have had to strain some, although I try not to, due to thickness and consistency of stool. So question for you on Metamucil. Will it level out thick stool as well to easier consistency? I used it all the time with ostomy because it thickened up my output nicely. Scared to use it now. I don't use anything else except gas x occassionally. 

Metamucil tends to make everything more like the consistency of Metamucil that has “set” - sort of a gel-like structure. Remember that it’s mostly sold to treat constipation. When people report stool that is too thick I tend to suspect inadequate water consumption rather than inadequate psyllium consumption. Stool that’s too hard leads to straining, which leads to all sorts of misery.

Thank you!