Injury After Hernia / Diastasis Repair?

September 1, 2012
Asked By:Kaligirl in Indy in Indiana

Hi! I had umbilical hernia and diastasis repair 2 months ago. Today my 5 year old son kicked me where my incision is. I have had strange burning and pulling sensations since. I am swollen as usual and still have some of my usual pain but I am worried that my repair may have been damaged. There are no lumps or obvious protrusions that I can see. Do you think that things are ok and that some of my muscles were just stretched or pulled? Would it be obvious if there is a torn suture? Thank you!

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September 4, 2012

Answer: Injury after hernia/diastasis repair

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Answer: Diastasis repair recovery

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September 4, 2012

Answer: Hard to tell if diastasis repair is intact

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September 4, 2012

Answer: Hard to tell if diastasis repair is intact

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