If my surgeon removes my hernia sutures what will happen to my belly button?

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I have nasal valve collapse/dev. septum. 7 wks post op hernia repair, 1/2 cm w/sutures. Stomach painful I have GERD and was a bad candidate for this to begin w/, did not understand surgery. Belly button small & tight & higher umbilicus absolutely feels like it is closing off airway. I regret this surgery. My stomach does not feel even inside & feels too high. I had defect, no sac; if surgeon removes sutures, what w/happen to my belly button?I would rather have space in air cavity/stomach.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Your description is difficult to imagine without some photos to help us evaluate the problem (pre-op photos would also help to compare too).  Many times, the umbilicus can be revised to 'open it up'.  Releasing the hernia sutures may not be the best plan.You would need to be seen in person to give you your options as it seems like a more involved case.Best of luck.Dr T

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