hernia after Whipple

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hernia after Whipple

by Jean2008 on Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:00 AM

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Has anyone experienced a hernia after the Whipple?  I now have one in the abdominal area, and would like to hear about any experiences with hernia repair.

Thanks, Jean

RE: hernia after Whipple

by Annettejb on Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:00 AM

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Yes, I have an incisional hernia. My Whipple was in 1998. I was hoping for surgery but both my surgeon and GP advised against it. Weak, flaccid tissue on both sides, for holding the netting in place and the prospect of hospital infection. Not much I can do about it at my age (73), although losing weight in that area has improved my appearance a little.

Annettejb

 

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