I had a full tt with open hernia repair where a mesh implant was used for repair. A general surgeon completed the hernia repair and my plastic surgeon the TT. About a week after surgery to 2 weeks post op I had a fever of 103.8 for a week. After antibiotics, fever went away. Now at 5 weeks post op my belly button seems to have taken a turn for the worse. My surgeon doesnt seem concerned. I will post a picture of bb at 4 weeks post and this morning at 5 wks post. Please let me kno what you think
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The body has to heal on the inside and outside. Skin needs to shrink and scars soften or change color. The final result from all surgery requires at least one year. Of course, you should see a positive alteration in your appearance after 6 weeks to 3 months. But...
Thank
you very much for your question and photographs. It is impossible to determine, without
performing a physical examination, whether or not you have a true hernia or a
diastasis. I would strongly recommend that
you schedule a consultation with a general surgeon, and an abdominal CT...
This can occur and since you are only 2 months I would use heat and massage and wait.Swelling in some areas can persist for months.The belly button may shrink down too.
