Wyoming, MI
A 44-year-old female asked:
Is it normal for my stomach to become rock hard three months post ventral hernia surgery and four weeks post gallbladder surgery. ?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Wayne Wolfanswered
General Surgery 20 years experience
No: Recommend following up with your surgeon.
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Dr. David Earleanswered
General Surgery 31 years experience
Maybe : There could be a fluid collection building up in front of the mesh use for the hernia repair (if one was used). Call your surgeon to arrange a physical exam.
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Wyoming, MI
A 47-year-old male asked:
Is it normal for my stomach to have times where it is hard as a rock three months post ventral hernia surgery and four weeks post gallbladder surgery?
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Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
See a doctor: Very hard to tell here without a physical examination. Are you describing hardness around the surgical sites? If mesh was used for the hernia surgery then deep scarring firmness can be felt for up to 6 months. Are you describing gas pressure? Diet changes & avoid fatty foods for a while. See your doctor or surgeon for an exam for more help.
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