I have a big bulge above my belly button when I cough and maybe a 3 finger gap in my ab muscles. Have had 3 babies (2 of them 9 lb’ers) amd got the hernia while pregnant with my last. Wondering what type of hernia it could be and who do I see for this? OB said see a primary, primary is saying see a GI. I’m a cash pay patient so I need to keep my office visits to a minimum. Thank you in advance for your advice!!
December 2, 2018
Answer: Diastasis recti Dear shellsbells13,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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December 2, 2018
Answer: Diastasis recti Dear shellsbells13,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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March 2, 2019
Answer: Diastasis recti Hi thank you for your question. Most plastic surgeons should be confident to repair a diastasis and the benefit is they can often perform it through an abdominoplasty incision so the resulting scar should be discrete.In the US remember to ensure they are board certified.Best wishes.
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March 2, 2019
Answer: Diastasis recti Hi thank you for your question. Most plastic surgeons should be confident to repair a diastasis and the benefit is they can often perform it through an abdominoplasty incision so the resulting scar should be discrete.In the US remember to ensure they are board certified.Best wishes.
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