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    I lifted my back pack and got a tearing sensation with pain in my abdomen? Should...

    ...I be worried? I had abdominal surgery in December cut from sternum to navel (laporatomy) and I just tried to pick up my heavy backpack! We all know college books weigh a TON! But when I went to lift it up I felt a tearing sensation in my abdomen, and then sheer pain. Now my abdomen is distending out and my belly is making weird noises. What the heck is going on? Should I be worried?
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    Well I talked to my doctors office and my surgeon is on vacation, and they said it will be OK to wait until Monday when she gets back...

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    you probably have a hernia, and it is NOT ok to wait, go to an ER.


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