hernia after a laparoscopy??

[Tobi711]

I had a laparotomy last march to remove some fibroids and a uterine suspension.   I developed some adhesions and ovarian cysts several months ago, and combined with not being able to conceive after 9 months of trying I did a laparoscopy last week.  The doc removed a large cyst, some adhesions and a little bit of endo..My belly button incision is fine, however, there is a big hard 'lump' around the incision made using the old scar from last year.  the bump does not hurt, but the area around it does.. it gets smaller when i lie down and larger when I stand up.  Does anyone know if this could the a hernia, or just a normal occurence of using an old scar? the actual incision made for the laparoscopy is only about 5 mm long.  

[Tobi711]

thanks for the comment 40smama, I have my appointment with my gyno next week monday and I will definately point that out to him.  

[40smama]

I haven't had a laparoscopy but I did have umbilical hernia repair after my baby was born last August.  It does sound like you might have one and should be examined by a surgeon or even your doctor.  My hernia did hurt though especially when the baby kicked it.