5 Weeks Po Tummy Tuck, Umbilical Hernia Repair - Atlanta, GA

My purpose for having the procedure was medically necessarily. I am 32 yrs old, and I was born with an outtie, or belly button hernia. I never thought much of it, but when I got pregnant with twins twice my stomach stretched all the way out of proportion. I had a vertical c section both times. My stomach went flat after exercise, but in the belly button area, there was excessive skin. I have always had a small frame, but over the years that skin began to completly cover my belly button. After a while I begin to develop a hideous infection around my navel, that became raw and drained pus. It was very painful, and the hernia caused me digestive problems. After a year of being scared to see a doctor because I thought I had cancer, I finnally make an appointment. As soon as he looked at my belly he immediately told me that I had to have the skin removed and I had to have the hernia repaired as soon as possible. He gave me a referral to see a plastic surgeon. So I found a great surgeon and scheduled a consult. When I meet with the surgeon he examine me, and suggested a full tt with mucscle repair for the hernia. I was surprised because I never considered fixing my belly. If I can could be get rid of the dreadful pain and fix my belly that would be such a blessing!! I had the procedure and even though my recovery was rough, it was very much worth it. The recovery was much better knowing that I was healing. Today im 5 weeks po, and feeling a lot better.