I had an umbilical hernia repair w/sutures. Surgeon told me he'd make a 1 inch incision and repair the "defect" w/"one stitch". Instead he flipped my belly button skin inside out, turned my deep innie into an outtie, and left extraordinarily painful sutures there. It also looks like he moved my belly button up. He never communicated this, said umbilical hernia repair would be simple and non-invasive. Why isn't the actual risk cosmetic & internal risk of this communicated to patients? The sutures in my umbilicus are incredibly painful 1 mth out
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February 11, 2019
Answer: Belly button changed after umbilical hernia repair
Hello,
Thank you for your question. The symptoms you describe are concerning for possible infection. Evaluation by an acute care provider will help diagnose the underlying condition and what treatment (if any) is indicated.
Best wishes,
Dr. Moein
If you are having worsening pain associated with redness at your incision site this may be an indication of an infection. You should schedule a follow up appointment with your surgeon and have them look at your incision.
Umbilical hernia repairs can almost always be accomplished without mesh if you are undergoing a full tummy tuck at the same time. Why? The fascia (fibrous tissue) between the rectus abdominis (sit up) muscles is generally tightened 4 to 6 inches with a tummy tuck. So any tension on the he...
