Pregnancy after a tummy tuck with mesh - how will this impact pregnancy?

July 26, 2022
Asked By:Mira_Laila11 in Saskatchewan, Canada

I had a tummy tuck 3.5 years ago and I found out later he used absorbable mesh. I only had a small seperation around my belly button from bulimia. How will this impact pregnancy? The Dr was informed beforehand that I had no previous pregnancies. Could shockwave therapy or steroid injections break up the scar tissue from the mesh and unnecessary muscle repair? It's extremely tight and I still cannot stand up straight. I've already tried stretching, massages and physio. Thank-you.

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