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Abdominal Hernia, Reappearing After Repairing, Looks Weird Under Shirts. What Should Be Done To Decease Size?
Hello. Quick background: Abdominal hernia that sticks out enough to look weird under shirts when I am standing or sitting. I have had the hernia repaired 4 or 5 times and it always comes back.
Question: Any thing I can do to decrease the size? Or a very thin abdominal wrap to wear under my shirts that is strong enough to hold it in. It sticks out a few inches above my belly button. I have lost 40 pounds but I think it just looks worse. Any advice at all would be much appreciated. Thanks,
R.D.Trujillo
Question: Any thing I can do to decrease the size? Or a very thin abdominal wrap to wear under my shirts that is strong enough to hold it in. It sticks out a few inches above my belly button. I have lost 40 pounds but I think it just looks worse. Any advice at all would be much appreciated. Thanks,
R.D.Trujillo
Thu, 25 Jul 2013
Hi,
You are having recurrent umbilical hernia.
If hernia is big then chances of recurrence is more.
They might have put net while repairing.
If net is put then there is less chance of recurrence.
Now after repairing go for abdominal recti muscle exercise after consulting your surgeon.
You can use abdominal belt while working.
Avoid constipation and cough reflex.
If over weight then reduce your weight.
Ok and take care.
You are having recurrent umbilical hernia.
If hernia is big then chances of recurrence is more.
They might have put net while repairing.
If net is put then there is less chance of recurrence.
Now after repairing go for abdominal recti muscle exercise after consulting your surgeon.
You can use abdominal belt while working.
Avoid constipation and cough reflex.
If over weight then reduce your weight.
Ok and take care.
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