Umbilical Float or Full Tummy Tuck for High Belly Button?

I am 110lbs, 5'4" and had twins. I now have a hernia, diastasis, low c-section scar and only a small amount of skin ABOVE my belly button (bb). I...

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Can Tummy Tuck and Hernia Repair Be Done at the Same Time by One Doctor?

Hello I am 22 years old and recently had a baby. I am left with stretch marks and loose skin. My abdominal walls are separated and my bellybutton now...

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Can Diastasis Recti Cause Pain Without a Hernia?

I have diastasis recti following pregnancy (2 1/2 years ago). It has worsened over time and I experience a soreness/pain in my abdomen that feels like...

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Can Plastic Surgeon Do Diastasis Recti Repair with a Hernia in One Surgery?

I had three children and have a Diastasis Recti along with umbilical hernia. I was told I needed to have a surgeon and plastic surgeon work on my...

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How Different is Hernia Repair from a Tummy Tuck?

I am 24 years old and I have two kids. After giving birth I was left with a trouble tummy. I just went to the doc yesterday and she told me that I...

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How to Fix Protrusion Left After Umbilical Hernia Repair?

I am 9 mos postpartum (twins). This was my second pregnancy. They were big (7 lbs) and carried to term. Amazingly, I have not a single stretch mark...

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Hernia Repair Right After C-section?

I am pregnant with my 3rd child, which will be a repeat c-section. I already had 2 c-sections with my other two children before. I have developed...

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Will Kaiser Pay for my Hernia Repair?

I had gastric bypass 4 years ago and lost 200 pounds. I have extra skin on my arms I would like removed and I also would like a Breast lift or Breast...

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Umbilical Hernia Repair - What Surgery is my Best Option?

I have ab separation and cannot do sit ups because it makes my stomach protrude. I've had three children in three years. Should I get a plastic...

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Is a Vertical Incision Required for Repair of Diastasis Recti with Umbilical Hernia?

I have diastasis recti and an umbilical hernia that developed post-partum. I am 5'3" and weigh 98 pounds. I am planning abdominoplasty with...

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Tummy Tuck for Patient with Hernia After C-section?

I have had 2 C-sections (2004 and 2008). After my last c-section, I developed an ileus. Because I was so bloated, my intestines pushed through the...

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Belly Button Appearance After Hernia and Diastasis Recti Repair?

Will my own belly button look the same after hernia and diastasis recti repair?

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How Do You Know if You Have a Hernia After Pregnancy?

Hi, I have 3 children all who were big babies (my son was 9lbs 11 oz!). During the c section for my son the dr. said that he was caught in my abdomen...

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Repairing Reccurring Incisional Hernia with Tummy Tuck?

I have a reccurring incisional hernia repair with mesh and severed right lower quadrant stomach muscle can this be repaired and a tummy tuck...

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Hernia and Diastasis Recti Repair with Minimally Extra Skin

The surgeon whom I spoke with about the hernia said he will have to cut a hole for the belly button when they lift the skin for the diastasis recti ,...

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Removing Belly Button for Diastasis Repair Necessary?

I have a severe diastasis after my twin pregnancy, I was told that I also have an umbiblical hernia. I want to have a tummy tuck and abdominal...

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Is This a Herniated Belly Button or Just Pregnancy Damage?

Before my two pregnancies I definitely had an "innie" belly button. Now it's half in/half out and tends to pop out whenever I do any...

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Diagnosing Ventral Hernia?

I know I have diastasis recti but what is the best method to diagnosis ventral hernia? What test should a doctor perform?

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Resulting Scar, No Belly Button and Wrinkles After Umbilical Hernia Repair

I had an umbilical hernia repair 6 months after giving birth in 2003, i was 18 at the time, the general surgeon that performed my surgery did not...

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Can You Get Hernias from Tummy Tuck?

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OK to Have Tummy Tuck After Previous Hernia Repair?

Can I have tummy tuck if I have already had surgery on my abdomen for hernia repair? I'm diabetic on insulin, and I look as if i'm ready to give birth...

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Will Abdominoplasty Improve Problems from Hernia Repair?

45 year old mother of 5, with twins at 5lbs 14oz & 6lbs. 4oz. I'm having full abdominoplasty on 1/21/1010. I had an umbilical hernia repair and...

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Lump over Belly Button Post-Tummy Tuck w/ Hernia Repair

Hi, I am three weeks out from a tummy tuck with muscle repair and hernia repair. I know that I am still swollen, but I am alarmed by the protrusion...

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Insurance Coverage Possible for Fibroid Removal, Hernia Repair, Tummy Tuck?

I am having fibroid removal surgery. When I was examined, it was also discovered that I have a small hernia and lots of scar tissue from previous...

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Is Abdominoplasty Recommended to Perform a Hernia Surgery?

Well, I am going to have hernia surgery. I have considered one day having a tummy tuck. While hernia surgery will save my life, I would love to have...

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What is the Best Way to Plead Tummy Tuck Case to Insurance?

I'm a mom of 2. After 2nd child I noticed that I had umbilical hernia. I got that repaired. In the Dr's summary he said "The abdominal...

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Tummy Tuck with Hernia Repair for Less Than $4000?

Are there any doctors who would do a very low cost full Tummy Tuck w/ Hernia repair for good before and after portfolio pics? Or anyone who does this...

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Can One Plastic Surgeon Do Hernia Repairs Along with Tummy Tuck?

After a consult for Smart Lipo, I was told it would not do me much good cause I have a hernia (belly button), my abdominal wall is torn, and my...

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Will Abdominal Mesh Interfere with Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?

I had a complete abdominal hysterectomy and cancer surgery (stage IIIc fallopian tube cancer) 3 years ago. Then, although following doc's orders to...

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Tummy Tuck After Hernia Repair with Mesh?

I had hernia repair surgery with mesh. Can I have tummy tuck done?

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Seroma After Hernia and Diastasis Repair

Surgery 2 wks ago to repair a large diastasis recti & umbilical hernia. 3 days later, I developed a mild fever and was sent to the ER. They did a...

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Is There an Alternative to a Tummy Tuck for Ab Separation and an Umbilical Hernia?

I am 5'5" and weigh 100lbs. I definitely do not need liposuction. I do not have stretch marks. I do not have excessive loose skin. I just...

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Is It Recommended to Have Hernia Repair and Tummy Tuck in One Surgery?

Hi, I just had my 3rd baby 5 months ago; complications caused me to have a hysterectomy. I have a vertical scar, two previous horizontal scars an...

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Will the Mesh from Hernia Repair Hinder Tummy Tuck?

I look pregnant ALL the time. I had an umbilical hernia repaired with mesh. I went for a Tummy Tuck consultation. The doctor said that he would have...

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Tummy Still Bulges After Umbilical Hernia Repair

After the birth of my son 4 years ago (delivered by c-section) I was told during my pregnancy my baby had torn my stomach muscles in two. I was...

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Repairing Umbilical Hernia and Separated Abdominal Muscles

After 5 children I have a herniated umbilical and separated abdominal muscles. I've been reading about correcting the issues with cosmetic surgery...

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Belly Button Repair After Hernia and Tummy Tuck

It's been a year since I had my tummy tuck and belly button hernia repaired. Although, I'm pretty happy with the overal surgery; I'm...

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Risk of Hernia Due to Diastasis Recti/belly Fat

I had a 9.6 lb baby 2.5 yrs ago, was 43 lbs over pre-baby wt for a long time; now lost 30lbs. I'm 5ft9 & currently 168lbs, aiming to loose 10...

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Confusion About: Weight Loss Goals & Umbilical Hernia & Postpartum Skin AND Boobs?

SO desperate... I just had my second (and last) baby 6 months ago, and I need to lose 60 pounds. I have an umbilical hernia, and boobs so big I need...

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Should Hernia Repair and Tummy Tuck be Done Together?

Which surgery should be done first?Naval Hernia repair and Tummy Tuck or done at the same time? I also have an implanted Medtronics Pain Pump that...

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If HMO Doesn't Inform Me of a Hernia for 4 Years Are They Required to Pay for Tummy Tuck?

I went to Kaiser in 2006 for an ctscan due to pain in my abdominal area. I returned in 2010 and demanded another ctscan. I was then informed that I...

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Tummy Tuck for Recurring Hernia - Insurance Coverage?

I have had a hernia repair 3 times and about to be on my 4th (all for the same umbillical hernia)The surgeon I am currently going to who did repair #3...

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Hernia Repair w/ Tummy Tuck - More Painful?

I need to get umbilical hernia repair done with my tummy tuck and muscle repair, will the umbilical hernia repair add extra pain

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Can I Pierce my Belly Button with a Hernia?

I have received a tummy tuck and my stomach looks great. In six months will it be okay ti pierce my navel even though I have an umbilical hernia?

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Where Would a Ventral Hernia Appear After C-Sections? What About Repair Options?

IF a person were to have an abdominoplasty and a umbilical and ventral hernia repaired at the same time, would the hernias be done laproscoically and...

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Tummy Tuck After Umbilical Hernia Repair?

I had a small umbilical hernia repaired two years ago without mesh. Can I still get a Tummy Tuck?

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What Happens if I Dont Want Surgery for Abdomen Muscle Separation and Umbilical Hernia?

I currently have split abdomen muscles from the top if my groin to the bottom of my sternum. (1"wide max) with an ubilical hernia. I weigh 109lbs...

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Tummy Tuck After Inguinal Hernia Surgery?

I had previous inguinal hernia surgery. Does that mesh need to be replaced when having a Tummy Tuck?

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Can Tummy Tuck Help Fix Tummy After Hernia Repair?

I had hernia repair and my tummy is big like I'm 9 months pregnant. Can a Tummy Tuck help?

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Will Insurance Cover a Tummy Tuck if It Includes a Hernia Repair?

I heard that in States the Treatment of Tummy tuck is taken care by the insurance company when you have the umblical hernia removed and the insurance...

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Surgeon Failed to Perform Tummy Tuck Procedure

I just had an umbilical hernia repair by the same plastic surgeon who repaired the last one with a tummy tuck and mesh patch. At pre-op, his nurse...

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Can Umbilical Hernia Repair Be Done at the Same Time As a Tummy Tuck?

Hi, I am considering a TT when I undergo my hernia repair. Would I need 2 surgeons to do the operation? My first hernia repair was done with a general...

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Is It Possible to Have a Post Tummy Tuck/hernia Injury 2 Months Out?

I had abdominoplasty and umbical hernia surgery 2 months ago. No lipo. I have not done any strenous exercise or lifting. Out of the blue, I...

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Will Insurance Cover Tummy Tuck Surgery if Delayed?

I need to have my hernia repaired in my abdomen that is the size of a cantaloupe. The insurance will cover that; but if I wait 3-5 months to have the...

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Tummy Tuck and Fat Grafting to Butt

Hello ive had two pregnancies and being thin at the time it made my stinach to protrude. I had a hernia repair with mesh but my stomach still...

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Is This a Hernia or Stomach Protrusion? Plastic Surgery Needed? (photo)

I'm a 16 year pld female. I gained 20lbs over the summer and did the 17 Day Diet and lost 14lbs. A month later I gained it all back. I then lost...

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4 C-Sections plus Hernia Surgery w/ Mesh. Can I Get a Tummy Tuck?

I have 4 children all are c-section. and had hernia surgery where medical mersh was put on my tummy. can i have tummy tuck to ride of my saggy belly?

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Umbilical Hernia Surgery - Did I Damage Results at Theme Park?

I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago. (with Muscle Repair and Hernia repair.) My friends invited me to Six Flags last week...so I was 6 weeks post-op. I...

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

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...

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Bloated, "Pregnant" Look - Torn Stomach Muscle and Hernia?

Bloating looks like im pregnant when im not i have had 3 kids though. They were all c-section and i was told i have torn stomach muscle umbilical...

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Tummy Tuck Vs Laser Lipo - Which is for Me?

I am good shape and work out constantly but i want to get rid of the loose skin and fix the hernia in my belly button. I have been told by past...

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Pressure Against Ribcage Following Tummy Tuck and Hernia Repair

I had a tummy tuck and repair of an umbilical hernia one week ago. The drainage tubes were removed two days ago. My problem is the swelling and...

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Ventral Hernia - When Do Potential Complications of Tummy Tuck Outweigh Cosmetic Concerns?

I have 4 x 6 Proceed mesh from a ventral hernia repair 4 yrs ago. I have no problems but belly still bulges out. My PS examined me & reviewed with...

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Tummy Tuck After 5 Surgeries & 2 Children...North Jersey

I've had 5 surgeries on my stomache over the years & I've lost 90 lbs(after Realize Banding)I'm desperate for a tummy tuck but can not...

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Is a Tummy Tuck OK to Have with Herniated Disks?

I am considering having a tummy tuck and am wondering if the pain will be unbearable considering I have herniated disks. I normally sleep on my side...

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Naval Hernia, Tummy Tuck, Pain Pump Removal - All at Once?

I have a pain pump implanted in my abdomen and I am going to have it removed. I also have a naval hernia that needs repaired and would like to have a...

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Tummy Tuck with Abdominal Hernia -vs- Abdominoplasty During a C-section?

My last pregnancy was 7 years ago in which we did have a C-section delivery for only one of my twins. I am currently almost 7 months pregnant and must...

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I Think I Have a Hernia in my Upper Stomach After Tummy Tuck, How Can I Tell? Also Have An Infection.(photo)

Hello, I had a tummy tuck 8 months ago. 2 weeks later I got a large infection in the middle of my skin (Not where an incision was) it was about 1 inch...

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Is a tummy tuck safe 6 years post ventral hernia w/mesh

7 years ago I underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix then 6 years ago I had a very large ventral hernia repaired - 6 inches - with mesh....

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How Will Hernia Repairs (Ventral/umbilical) Affect my Recovery After TT and Breast Lift? How Can I Prevent Hernia Recurrence?

In January I will have a full TT with lipo to flanks and muscle repair (1-2” diastasis), and a breast lift. I’ll also have two hernias...

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Risks of Multiple Open Abdominal Surgeries?

I have one final question about abdominal surgeries. What are my risks of undergoing a possible adhesion removal or another plication/hernia repair...

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Can It Still Be a Ventral Hernia?

I was told by my PCP that he thought I may have a "large ventral hernia" and sent me to a General Surgeon, who did an abdominal exam and...

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Bulge in my Upper Stomach 5 Month After TT, Visceral Fat or Something Else?

I had a full TT with liposuction of the flanks. Also had a panniculectomy done. I still have a big bulge in my upper stomach. My OB thought I had a...

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Is a Procedure Possible? RA, Diastasis, and Hernia

I have had 3 pregnancies; the last with twins. I have diastasis with a 3 finger gap. I have terrible 1/4" thick stretchmarks throughout my belly....

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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)

But that my hernia & diastasis needed to be corrected.Had hernia repair & muscle reconstruction. Drains were removed after a week and I...

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Surgery Caused Hernia and Diastasis Recti, What Options are There for me? (photo)

I had surgery to remove 9" of my colon in September. I left the hospital looking like I was stealing a bowling ball under my shirt. I thought is...

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Abdominal Reconstruction

I have had 7 previous abdominal surgeries. Last one was in January of 2011. Hernia is back but worse. I would like to look into Abdominal Wall...

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Can a Tummy Tuck Make an Existing Hiatel Hernia Worse After the Procedure?

I had a TT in April 2011, and my heartburn was always coontrolled by OTC meds. In August I started to have major stomach issues, sever burning and...

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Is It Possible to Get Hernia After Tummy Tuck?

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How Do I Know If Have a Hernia From Kickboxing 2 Months Post-Op TT?

I am 8 weeks after Abdominoplasty & returned to gym 6 wks, just to walk treadmill, then at 8 wks returned to light weights & Kickboxing class....

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Can I Get Lipo or Tummy Tuck? Crohn's, Hernia; Am I a Candidate?

I have crohns and had a Resection after which i had a hernia repair due to the surgery. My stomach looked bloated when i question the doctor he said...

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How Do I Know if I've Developed a Post Pregnancy Hernia?

I had a baby 9 weeks ago. My abs felt like they had a split. I spoke to my OB and they determined it to be so. I'm wondering what the best way to...

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Would Abdominoplasty Be Covered by Insurance for a Person with Crohns Disease?

I have Crohn's Disease and had several hernias due to a small bowel resection many years ago. These hernias were causing blockage, which in turn...

Severe Diastasis Recti - Tummy Tucks Not Covered by HMO's, What Are My Options? (photo)

Baffled!!! As u can see, I have a severe case of it! 7 yrs now, was told by 2 surgeons that I need it but I have 2 pay for it myself,divorced mom of 2...

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Sharp Pain on Right Side Near Belly Button 3 Months Post Op of Full Tt. Could This Be a Hernia?

Full tummy tuck Dec 19. Ihave started feeling a sharp pain near my belly button on the right hand side. The pain comes when my tummy is full like if I...

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6 Months Post-Op Tummy Tuck Found out I Might Have 2 Hernias, Will Fixing This Bring Down Swollen Belly?

I had a full tummy tuck 6 months ago and went to another plastic surgeon to ask questions (I moved STATES away from where I had the surgery done) I am...

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What Complications Arise from Repairing a Spilt Abdomen

My surgeon told me that he could not repair my diastasis  recti because if he were to tighten my muscles in the middle, it would create tension...

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Post Full Abdominoplasty- Returning Hernia Symptoms. What's The Cause?

I had a 2 finger diastisis recti post 2 births with 4 mth preg bulge. Im slimmish build and tall. Now 6 weeks post full abdominoplasty, im sure hernia...

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I Have Had 3 C-sections and Have No Abdominal Muscle Whatsoever (According to my Doctor). Is A TT For Me?

I have had 3 hernia surgeries. I now have another hernia. Can a tummy tuck repair my muscle wall so that I don't get another hernia?

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Can Tummy Tuck Cause Stomach Hernia?

I have a knot that is in the middle of my stomach that is protruding out like a ball. I get nausea wheneven I eat, when I get pain in my stomach or...

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Navel Hernia Since Birth. It is Okay To Get My Navel Pierced?

I've had a navel hernia since i was born and now am 22 years old, I've been to couple doctors and they all said that I don't need surgery...

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Popping/Spasm in Abdomen, Could it be a Hernia, After C-Sections?

Sometimes when I cough, sneeze or turn quickly I get a sharp pain in my abdomen like a muschle popping and I have to push on it. Could it be a hernia?...

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Is It Normal to Have Lower Back Pain Three Months After Tummy Tuck?

I had hernia and tt surgery three month ago and felt great afterwards but for two week I have a pain in my back, at the upper right hip, and it is a...

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Had A Hernia Removed and Have No Belly Button and Doctor Told Me To Wait 6 Months?

I Had a Hernia Remove and I No Longer Have a Belly Button. my Doctor Told Me to Wait 6months and He Will Do Something About It. im very said that i...

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