In 2001 I had a ruptured appendix and had to have an emergency appendectomy. The surgeon made his incision down my stomach and around my naval. I realize that the condition was life threatening and there were a lot of things "rearranged" in my body but the Post operative care seemed to create a problem that I am now experiencing. I have a large bulge just to the left of my naval which I know is a hernia brought about by the operation. Other than cosmetic, if I experience no pain will this be a problem?
The condition you are describing sounds like an incisional hernia. While many hernias are asymptomatic (not bothersome), hernias tend to enlarge over time. The intestines can become trapped in a hernia(incarcerated) or the bowel can necrose(die) as a resulting of compression of the blood vessels.
Incisional hernias should all be repaired once diagnosed to prevent these problems. I would be happy to see you here at the UK hernia Center.
Dr. Roth