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Huge Hernia, Smelly Blood Discharge From Belly Button. History Of Failed Banded Gastric Stomach Surgery. Help
I had a banded gastric stomach surgery 25 years ago and it has failed and I have a huge hernia and now I have some discharge from my belly button of blood and smelly odors. When I had a colostomy a few years back I could see the light from the probe through the skin of my belly. This was done at the VA Hospital
My weight is 380 lbs and I am 68 years old.
My weight is 380 lbs and I am 68 years old.
Mon, 30 Sep 2013
Hi, as you have a huge hernia since 25 years , and colostomy few years back. Now you are having fowl smelling discharge from the belly button.Leaving the rest it important to correct the discharge first, so i advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment of the discharge,conservative is better if not responding can go for surgery. Thank you.
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