What are the possible problems 9 years after full abdominalplasty?

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2 weeks ago I started getting a distended abdonmen,noticed a large hard lump all across the top of my belly button (about softball size). I look about 5 months pregnant (im not pregnant). ive had severe bowel changes, abdominal pain on right & left side, nausea, vomiting, yellow bile diharreah with black specks. Dr sending me for ct. Could a hernia be that large? Muscle issues from abdominal surgeries? Went ER, did xray only. Said it showed no bowel obstruction and see my dr for hernia?

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, Angel1981txSorry to hear about your problems.  I do not think your symptoms have risen from complication of abdominoplasty.  Based on your description, you may have incarcerated hernia.  You should see a gastroenterologist or general surgery to be evaluated ASAP.Good luck.

R. Scott Yarish, MD · Answer

The symptoms you have are not related to your abdomenoplasy.  Although the picture isn't totally clear because there could be a couple different things happening, you need to see a gastroenterologist ASAP.  Hernias aren't likely after abdominoplasties without some intervening insult (like other intra abdominal surgery), though still possible.  However, that would typically only cause a "bulge".  The other symptoms you report are frequently found in issues that need more immediate attention.  Take the leap and see a GI doc!  Best of luck.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi angel, and I am sorry and concerned about your symptoms.The lump could be a hernia, but that isn't the main concern.The bowel changes, pain, nausea/vomiting are a big concern.  Black specks may represent gi tract bleeding.I highly urge you to get a visit with a gastroenterologist (gi doctor).  I would think that you may need to get scoped to get a good luck at what is going on.  Don't wait.sek

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