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summerBaby10
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What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
I put this post here because it's kind of cosmetic surgery related. kind of .
I have about 3.5 more months left in my pregnancy. My belly button is huge from my hernia. It's so freaking uncomfortable. Every time I cough or sneeze, I can feel & see my insides pushing out. My OB said that some will go away after delivery but I highly suspect mine will not go away. This is my 3rd & last child, I am still young, in my mid 30's, have always been thin & fit even after both of my other deliveries.
How did your Dr repair your hernia? With mesh? So basically the mesh just covers the opening & the muscles are not sewn back together? I read that there are a lot of complications with mesh. If you've had this, what did your stomach look like afterwards? Will I ever be able to get it back into shape again without a tummy tuck if I exercise?
Hernia plus tummy tuck recovery? How long was it? & would love to know the cost if you don't mind.
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Re: What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
I have diastasis recti with a hernia. My hernia is tiny, literally the tip of a thumb but my diastasis makes me look 5 months pregnant. I was always a size 4 with a narrow frame so believe me when I tell you my belly overhang makes me look pregnant. Like, "congratulations!!" pregnant. I recently went to a "herniologist" and was told the following:
The surgery to repair the hernia is "easy". The mesh thing isn't the same as the mesh vaginal stuff you see in lawsuits. Recovery is easy
I asked what my stomach would look like after the hernia procedure and he said "exactly the same except your belly button would look normal"
I asked if I get the hernia fixed and do a zillion crunches and exercise etc will that help the rest of my stomach- said most likely not but go ahead and try
I asked if I don't get the hernia fixed can I exercise and make all of this look better. He said well you can try but if your hernia does get worse then he advised that I get the hernia fixed then
Said the only thing that would make my stomach look better would be a tummy tuck. Which would require a very long and painful recovery, but would be worth it if I wanted to look a certain way.
So, big tankinis and loose shirts for the rest of my life. Or hell, I can take advantage when people offer me their seat lol
Small price to pay 
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ANewDayHasCome
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What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
I just had surgery last Tuesday. I had to gave my gallbladder removed and the surgeon discovered a small umbilical, hernia during the consultation. The surgery was done laparoscopically through the belly button and three other points (for the gallbladder) so on the way out he just did a stitch to repair the hernia.
Everything looks totally fine. Although I never even knew I had it.
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summerBaby10
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Re: What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
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Thank you for this. It's very helpful.
I have been looking up Diastasis Recti & came across the MUTU exercise system. Reviewers swear that their DR shrank in size. Once I see what my after birth situation is, I may get it.
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| Posted 10/11/16 5:57 PM |
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summerBaby10
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Re: What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
I just had surgery last Tuesday. I had to gave my gallbladder removed and the surgeon discovered a small umbilical, hernia during the consultation. The surgery was done laparoscopically through the belly button and three other points (for the gallbladder) so on the way out he just did a stitch to repair the hernia.
Everything looks totally fine. Although I never even knew I had it.
I hope you are feeling better. And that's great you never knew you had it & your Dr repaired it! I wish that were my case. Mine is so obvious & right now uncomfortable & I do not want to look 5 months pregnant forever.
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ANewDayHasCome
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Re: What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
Posted by summerBaby10
Posted by ANewDayHasCome
I just had surgery last Tuesday. I had to gave my gallbladder removed and the surgeon discovered a small umbilical, hernia during the consultation. The surgery was done laparoscopically through the belly button and three other points (for the gallbladder) so on the way out he just did a stitch to repair the hernia.
Everything looks totally fine. Although I never even knew I had it.
I hope you are feeling better. And that's great you never knew you had it & your Dr repaired it! I wish that were my case. Mine is so obvious & right now uncomfortable & I do not want to look 5 months pregnant forever.
Hopefully it won't be as bad after delivery. Then you can meet with surgeons when you're ready.
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Re: What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
yeah it's a tough decision
Some people, I'd imagine, get it done while they're in the hospital
Others prob wait and try exercising etc first
I should google that mutu also. There was some other program- maybe it was mutu, I can't remember, but I should try Something.
We should do it together!
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summerBaby10
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Re: What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
Posted by anonymoususer
yeah it's a tough decision
Some people, I'd imagine, get it done while they're in the hospital
Others prob wait and try exercising etc first
I should google that mutu also. There was some other program- maybe it was mutu, I can't remember, but I should try Something.
We should do it together!
Yes! I would do it with you but I'm not due for 3 more months. I probably shouldn't even see a surgeon about the hernia until after my 6wk post partum visit.
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Re: What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
Posted by summerBaby10
Posted by anonymoususer
yeah it's a tough decision
Some people, I'd imagine, get it done while they're in the hospital
Others prob wait and try exercising etc first
I should google that mutu also. There was some other program- maybe it was mutu, I can't remember, but I should try Something.
We should do it together!
Yes! I would do it with you but I'm not due for 3 more months. I probably shouldn't even see a surgeon about the hernia until after my 6wk post partum visit.
I'm sorry I couldn't hear you over the crunch of my Cheetos
Lol!!!
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Re: What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
My stomach looked exactly the same as before
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| Posted 10/13/16 10:42 AM |
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summerBaby10
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Re: What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
Posted by anonymoususer
Posted by summerBaby10
Posted by anonymoususer
yeah it's a tough decision
Some people, I'd imagine, get it done while they're in the hospital
Others prob wait and try exercising etc first
I should google that mutu also. There was some other program- maybe it was mutu, I can't remember, but I should try Something.
We should do it together!
Yes! I would do it with you but I'm not due for 3 more months. I probably shouldn't even see a surgeon about the hernia until after my 6wk post partum visit.
I'm sorry I couldn't hear you over the crunch of my Cheetos
Lol!!!
hahahaa! yummy
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Re: What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
Posted by NervousNell
My stomach looked exactly the same as before
You mean before your pregnancy? I guess what I want to know is will I be able to feel strong in my core area again & will my stomach be able to look flat-ish (I'm not expecting a model body but at don't want to look 4 month preggo) with exercising?
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Re: What can I expect my stomach to look like after surgery for an Umbilical Hernia? So many questions
Posted by summerBaby10
Posted by NervousNell
My stomach looked exactly the same as before
You mean before your pregnancy? I guess what I want to know is will I be able to feel strong in my core area again & will my stomach be able to look flat-ish (I'm not expecting a model body but at don't want to look 4 month preggo) with exercising?
Yes. I had surgery to remove my gallbladder 5 weeks PP. At that point my stomach was already pre pregnancy flat. The surgeon found the umbilical hernia during the gallbladder surgery. ( I had no idea I had it. No symptoms).
My stomach was fine after. I don't exercise and I eat like shit but if I put in half an effort my stomach would be flat.
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