[RobP1991]

You might want to check out my topic:
Spieglian Ventral Hernia — Very Concerned Post Op

I have a different kind of hernia than you but it seems a lot of folks have “healing ridges” post surgery. I’m no expert so I’m just sending you there to hear what other folks have said.

[RobP1991]

Chaunce: It actually isn’t visual but only palpable, as was the original hernia. The area does seem to be shrinking (i.e. the generalized swelling has diminished) but the “root” of the lump feels very deep down and rooted. It’s sort of like having a small marble lodged in my side. I wouldn’t say it’s particularly painful. It’s interesting about the strangulated fat.

Thanks, guys. I agree, I am probably worrying too much. My concern stems more from this hospitals practice rather than the individual surgeon. The original surgeon who did my appendectomy and various residents on his team saw me three times with the ventral hernia and completely ignored me each and every time — I was first told it was a seroma, then that it was a harmless lipoma, and then that it was probably a seroma or a lipoma and not to worry about it. It got to the point where I was in a great deal of pain after eating and had to make a trip to the ER before anyone even considered the fact that it could be a hernia. Since the surgery I have not had any of the discomfort after eating so I am taking that as a very good sign. I check back in with the surgeon this week so I will try to update then. Again, THANK YOU for taking some time out of your day to lend some advice. I will sleep better tonight.