I moved a very large heavy piece of furniture, now I have pain. Could I have gotten my hernia back?

December 10, 2014
Asked By:jcoxcomnick in Orlando, FL

I had an umbilical cord hernia & tummy tuck 4 years ago. I moved, by myself a large heavy piece of furniture. What are they key signs to look for? (Last time I look like the turkey was done, my belly button was poking out and I had a large stomach. HELP

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December 11, 2014

Answer: I moved a very large heavy piece of furniture, now I have pain. Could I have gotten my hernia back?

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December 11, 2014

Answer: I moved a very large heavy piece of furniture, now I have pain. Could I have gotten my hernia back?

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Answer: Heavy lifting unlikely to undo umbilical hernia repair after abdominoplasty.

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December 11, 2014

Answer: Heavy lifting unlikely to undo umbilical hernia repair after abdominoplasty.

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December 11, 2014

Answer: I moved a very large heavy piece of furniture, now I have pain. Could I have gotten my hernia back?

December 11, 2014

Answer: I moved a very large heavy piece of furniture, now I have pain. Could I have gotten my hernia back?