u/HappyLandfill

I’m 8 days post-op for an epigastric hernia, repaired open with no mesh (it was very narrow neck, around 3mm).

I had my wound check today which was the first time the dressing has come off. To my surprise, there’s a second incision above the main one. It looks like it was glued shut with the rest of the wound, so I assume it was made during surgery. The nurse didn’t comment on it, only that everything is healing well.

I’m really puzzled and concerned because nobody mentioned a second incision to me after the surgery and having called the hospital, there’s nothing in my notes. They’ve told me I should speak to my surgeon tomorrow morning when he’s in.

In the meantime, I’m freaking out a bit over it. Has anyone seen anything like this? Does anyone know why it could have been done?

I’m 8 days post-op for an epigastric hernia, repaired open with no mesh (it was very narrow neck, around 3mm).

I had my wound check today which was the first time the dressing has come off. To my surprise, there’s a second incision above the main one. It looks like it was glued shut with the rest of the wound, so I assume it was made during surgery.

I’m really puzzled and concerned because nobody mentioned a second incision to me after the surgery and having called the hospital, there’s nothing in my notes. They’ve told me I should speak to my surgeon tomorrow morning when he’s in.

In the meantime, I’m freaking out a bit over it. Has anyone seen anything like this? Does anyone know why it could have been done?