My Dr. Thought I Had an Hernia, but in Reality It Was Diastasis Recti

asked 1 year ago by bettyboob69 in San Antonio, TX
Latest answer by Lori H. Saltz, MD
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Tags: 2 years post-op, diastasis recti, hernia, options

My doctor thought I had an umbilical hernia, which I never did, now I realize that it was diastsis recti all along and I still have it! But now i'm scarred for life on my bellybutton and whats worse is that thedarn dr left it deformed, triangular instead of oval. I wish I could sue him! That happened in May of 2009. What do you recommend? Will a tummytuck fix the whole problem? I don't have a picture for it though.

2 answers to My Dr. Thought I Had an Hernia, but in Reality It Was Diastasis Recti

You need to see a plastic surgeon about your abdomen

Without photos it's hard to say if you would benefit from a TT. If you have a moderate degreee of abdominal protuberance when your abdominal muscles are relaxed you might be a good candidate. There are several things a TT addresses. One is excess skin, but the other is muslce laxity/separation. Most women need both problems addressed although to differing degrees. I have seen women with lots of laxity/separation, but less skin than others who have lots of... more

Lori H. Saltz, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.ljcsc.com

Tummy tuck after umbilical hernia repair

A tummy tuck may be an option for you given your diastasis. However your umbilicus might be at risk depending on the type of umbilical hernia surgery you had performed. A tummy tuck is an option but you would need an examination.to determine your options.

Elizabeth S. Harris, MD
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

www.eharrismd.com

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My Dr. Thought I Had an Hernia, but in Reality It Was Diastasis Recti

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