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How Different is Hernia Repair from a Tummy Tuck?

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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 have a large hernia. My abdominal walls are separated.My doc said she's gonna refer me to a surgeon? If I decide to get the surgery to repair the hernia, is it like the same thing like a Tummy Tuck? How is it different? Will they get rid of the extra skin? And will they cut next to your belly button?

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