Some people may be eligible for an ileostomy reversal within about 6 months of their initial surgery. The procedure is shorter and simpler than the original surgery. Learn more.

However, you can also get a femoral hernia (in the upper thigh), hiatal hernia (in the diaphragm muscle), incisional hernia (through a scar from abdominal surgery), and umbilical hernia (around the ...

This is because excess weight puts constant pressure on the abdominal wall, which can make it more likely for weak spots to form, creating a hernia, Dr. Ali explains.