My tubes are tied, and my doctor and I decided that a partial hysterectomy is ideal due to treat a uterine fibroid. I had a revised tummy tuck in October of 2010 with a high belly button placement and heavy stitches below my belly button to my incision line, which is very high as well. Can my tummy tuck be affected? I see that a laparoscopic hysterectomy uses the belly button as a port entrance. I'm afraid I have too much scar tissue there as well as the concern of affecting the stitches.
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If it is felt you are still bleeding then the bleeding needs to be stopped by reoperating. If it’s old liquified blood which would be brownish and it is felt to be old blood, a drain can be placed through the incision to allow the space to close in. It’s a special drain called a penrose and wil...
Should be relatively straightforward and uncomplicated. It is hoped you are well healed by now and if not, in communication with your surgeon. I hope you are enjoying your new contours!