What could cause this bulge in abdomen after TT? (Photos)

July 1, 2021
Asked By:goytabokho in Oakland, California

After Dec. 2019 TT I noticed a bulge in my lower abdomen that wasn't there prior to surgery & was told several times over the course of 12 months it was swelling and would go away. I look 5 mos pregnant & when I flex my stomach muscles, my "pooch" separates into two bulges on either side of my abdomen. My Dr. has no idea what it is and referred me for a 2nd opinion, which won't happen for another month. I'm healthy, 5'6", weigh 125 lbs and run 3 miles M-F. What could cause this?

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