Hello I believe I have another large hernia that goes from my navel almost to my pelvic area. I have had two previous bowel obstruction surgerys in the last two years. I was told that I had a tiny area at the navel that was thin but they could not work with it at that time. A week ago I was lifting my grandson and he weighs 35 pds and was carrying him. After that I noticed a lump and it has gotten bigger,
Hello! Thank you for the query. Yes, this is very probable. Especially if the lump is in the scar area. Bowels obstruction surgeries give higher risk of wound infection or wound improper healing what can lead to hernia development. The lump should be more visible when standing and coughing. Now the question is if you need it to be fixed. If it doesn't give much pain, you may have it left as it is. It's because this surgery can cause more adhesions and cause another obstruction. Please consult your surgeon. Hope this will help. Regards.