I was told I had a hernia at my belly button 2 months after surgery, they had to go in and fix, I suffered with bleeding in a pocket for awhile, I still have pain in the stomach area an feel sometimes like it is spasms, and feels hard. It has now been 5 years, when I tried to talk to the doc, he said I just heal slow, so I never went back. I wish I had never had it done. Is there any reason for me to be concerned and should I seek help?
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Separation of the abdominal muscles is called diastasis recti and can lead to unsightly bulging of the abdomen. Repair at abdominoplasty can improve the bulge but is often associated with pain. This condition is more likely to occur following child birth but may occur for other reason in bo...
I usually recommend women stay off their side for at least a week. he pressure on the surgical area can cause some disruption of the tissues, as well as cause edema to pool on that side. The heartburn is probably a combination of your post-op medications, as well as the surgical...
I cannot see your flanks and back very well. You may be treated with a tummy tuck and liposuction to the flanks ("muffin tops"). But if the tone of your buttocks is an issue (and it may not be), consider a lower body lift (basically the same as a circumferential tummy tuck). ...
