Is it safe and common practice after having an open umbilical hernia repaired w/mesh to have a TT? Have a 2&1/2 finger diastasis. Also have some loose skin and a few stretch marks above my belly button. I'm noticing a little lump around the incision of the hernia repair. Possible scar tissue? Can this be altered or removed during TT? I have 2 young kids, can I lift after the TT? I was lifting 2 weeks after my hernia repair? Is recovery similar? son is 4, daughter is 6 months. Any advice?
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February 24, 2015
Answer: Prior Umbilical Hernia Repair and Tummy Tuck