Tummy Tuck Q&A
94%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
2,299 Reviews
Tummy Tuckbefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Tummy Tuck Cost: $7,925

Learn about Tummy Tuck

7,728 people and 863 doctors are talking about Tummy Tuck

Get Free Email Updates

I Had a Hernia and Diastasis Recti from Having Twins. The Surgeons Explained That I Was NOT a Candidate for a TT (5'5 112 Lbs)

asked 9 months ago by Tara6383
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 161 times
Tags: 110-129 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, candidate, diastasis recti, hernia, twins

but that my hernia & diastasis needed to be corrected.Had hernia repair & muscle reconstruction. Drains were removed after a week and I thought I was ok. But 6 months later, I started feeling a lot of pressure and pain. Cscan showed large loculation of fluid and distorted mesh. Did cscan guided drainage and sent me home w/ drain. Fluid came back and I had drainage done again.Got drain out 2 weeks ago and fluid is now back.Is it safe to have more kids? Can I get mesh out during csection?

3 answers to I Had a Hernia and Diastasis Recti from Having Twins. The Surgeons Explained That I Was NOT a Candidate for a TT (5'5 112 Lbs)

+1

Complications after Diastasis Repair?

I'm sorry to hear about the competitions you have experienced. I see no reason why he should not be able to have more children. I would suggest you seek consultation with experienced surgeons and OB/GYN's regarding the mesh that is in place. Given the recurrent fluid accumulations it may need to be removed (especially if the fluid is or becomes infected). Your entire history seems somewhat unusual and your current situation is somewhat complex; don't hesitate... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

+1

Complicated mesh after diastasis repair

The use of mesh is very uncommon in repair or a diastasis after pregnancy, and it also is unusual that you were not a candidate for some form of tummy tuck if skin laxity was an issue. The seroma around the mesh can be very troubling as infections can occur after repeated attempts to drain. If the collection will not resolve it may become necessary to have the mesh removed, and in the best case before any pregnancy. You can have a safe pregnancy, though after the current issue is resolved... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+1

Repair of diastasis

Was your procedure performed by a plastic surgeon? It is unusual to use mesh in cases where a diastasis repair is performed. Usually it is repaired with permanent sutures and no mesh. I'm sure you can have more children. Ultimately, the mesh may have to come out. Please confer with your physician. All the best, Talmage J. Raine MD FACS
Talmage J. Raine, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Ask a question