I am 2 weeks post-op from umbilical hernia surgery. What was originally to be a laparoscopic procedure for a small hernia turned into an open procedure for 2 defects. The surgeon cut them, forming one large hole and repaired with mesh. I was on a 15lb weight restriction for week one and 25 for week 2. As I laid my under 15 pound son in his rocker, I twisted at the core a bit. I felt a large pop, and now I have a noticeable bulge in my belly button that wasn't present even before repair.Thoughts?
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Hello,
Thank you for your question. I am sorry to read about the new lump and your frustration with not feeling your concern was appropriately addressed.
Recurrence of umbilical hernias after surgery do occur. While it is not possible to diagnose an umbilical hernia without a...
Hernias are probably one of the most under appreciated problems and you are proof of this as they can be like a snow ball that starts rolling down a hill. It is a tough situation, but I would suggest going to see an academic surgeon who has a lot of experience with abdominal wall reconstruction...
Based on your question, it looks as though you had an open inguinal hernia repair with a single incision. Standard healing time for a hernia repair is 6 - 8 weeks regardless of how the hernia was repaired. Several factors can influence your recovery and method of repair is probably the largest...
