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Do I have to choose between incisional hernia surgery and having more kids?

January 20, 2022
Asked By:Girlmamabearx3 in Knoxville, Tennessee

I have had 3 c-sections and recently was diagnosed with an incisional hernia. I went to see a general surgeon and he said he hopes I’m done having kids because if not he won’t do the surgery. I didn’t know I needed to choose between surgery or being done with having kids. I’m torn and not sure what to do. Please help me!

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