How can you tell the peritoneum is tearing?

Question

I recently had a hernia and had it repaired. But, I feel like a hot, itchy stingy sensation travelling up my ab to just under my rib cage (my hernia was ventral).I feel like the fascia has torn loose inside and that I am just almost slosjing around. I need a peace of mind til I get into the doctor 2 weeks from now. What does anyone have to say to help for comfort? :( I feel things flip flopping like and just really oogey feeling. I havent been able to lie down cuz it is really uncomfy and my back is tensed from the constant vertivcal positions of sitting. (I am really over weight, which I kno I gotta fix, but until then...any suggestions or someone with a similar experience for shared moral support?)

Answer 1

Your doctor most likely uses an answering service, in case of any emergency that might come up. You should call his number and leave a message with his answering service about your concern. He may be on call, or will have another doctor taking his calls, and they would work together, so one of them would call you back. He may want you to go to the ER, or may let you know there's nothing to worry about. Good luck!