Hi, i had an umbilicial hernia repair on my navel on Aug 13th of this year and i really want to get my belly button pierced asap. The area that was operated on doesn't hurt at all and looks and feels normal. Is it safe to be pierced?
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October 12, 2020
Answer: Navel Piercing after Umbilical Hernia Repair
Only a few number of surgeons perform simultaneous repair due to concerns with contamination and your altered metabolism at the time of delivery. Most prefer to allow your system to return to baseline unless this is an incarcerated or strangulated hernia. However, this is only my opinion.
Thank you for posting your question here !My answer will be based on the limited information provided, for a detailed and bespoke plan I would recommend consulting with your surgeon in person.
I understand your frustration with the situation and I can see how you would connect your symptoms to...
Hi Celebrated337449,
The differential for causes of this drainage from the umbilicus is fairly large. Causes include chronic suture abscess, mesh infection, draining urachal cyst, or even an endometrial implant (related to endometriosis). The dark color you mention as well as changes in your...