Determined Woman Searches Far and Far Wide Surgeon to Fix 'unfixable'

DETERMINED WOMAN SEARCHES FAR AND FAR WIDE SURGEON TO FIX 'UNFIXABLE' 25CM HERNIA
WITH VID AND PIX
By Celeste Olivares
Check out this woman’s incredible story as she refuses to give up hope while living with a giant hernia that some said was too large to repair.
Amy Bamford, 35, from Chesterfield, UK, has opened up about her daily struggle with a massive abdominal hernia that developed following several life-saving procedures.
While her surgeries for abdominal issues and lipoedema in Germany ultimately saved her life, they left her with a complex medical condition that has grown significantly over the last few years.
Lipoedema is a long-term condition where fat builds up abnormally, usually in the legs, thighs, hips and sometimes arms.
Despite seeking multiple consultations, Amy explains how many people told her that her hernia was 'unfixable.'
She said: “People see the hernia, but they don’t see what lead up to it. It comes with a lot of baggage emotionally and physically.
“I flit between hating my body and being grateful for what my body has been through and recovered
“I hate how complicated my relationship is with my body but working every day to make it a little less complex”
The muscle gap the hernia is bursting through now measures 25cm which passed the 15cm limit that is typically considered the maximum for a successful surgical repair.
To manage the weight and discomfort, Amy relies on medical binders and daily compression wear to provide her body with the support it needs to function comfortably.
However, she is not taking defeat, Amy is using her health journey to raise awareness online, hoping to find a specialist somewhere in the world who can take on her unique case.
Amy remains dedicated to her recovery, she explains: “My hernia didn't just appear... It grew over a few years. In this time I was in hospital and at my GP a lot, sometimes for the growth of my abdomen and pain, and other medical issues.
“It’s not stretchy so you can’t pull it back together again.
“I get a lot of muscle and digestive pain
“I got ovarian cysts on both sides. When I’m ovulating of getting my period its agony
“I’m not giving up, I’m still looking and I will keep sharing in the hope of connecting with somebody that might know somebody who can fix it."
Amy shared her story online with many people admiring her courage and sharing their own concerns. One person said: "I have this and i’m scared."
Another added: "So glad I found your content you’re amazing."
A third said: "Why on earth isn’t that priority one surgery?!!!"
ENDS