Three weeks post op umbilical surgery. Should I be worried about the diarrhea? Pain?

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Three weeks ago I had my THIRD umbilical hernia repair surgery. This time performed robotically with mesh placed. I have had diahrrea every day about 6-7 times a day starting one week after surgery. Also, a pulling pain started last night where hernia was repaired and mesh placed. I could barely sit up last night without help due to the pain and the repair area skin was very hot. I don't have any redness or other symptoms of infection.

Babak Moeinolmolki, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
I am sorry to hear about your challenges with umbilical hernia. 
The diarrhea and pain you describe are abnormal and should be evaluated by your surgeon. Regarding the diarrhea, please consider whether you made any changes to your diet after the surgery that may account for the change in your stool. 
I recommend you make a follow up appointment to discuss your symptoms and concerns. 
Best wishes,
Dr. Moein

Patricia A. McGuire, MD · Answer

You need to check with your doctor about the diarrhea. If you took antibiotics it could be from an imbalance of good bacteria in your GI tract the most serious can be an overgrowth of Clostridium difficile. It’s also possible that you have a viral gastroenteritis unrelated to your surgery. She Check with your surgeon or primary care doctor and she/he can determine what testing is required to make a diagnosis.

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