Candidate for tummy tuck after 2 hernia surgeries?

jacque064 · 08-14-2008, 01:18 PM

I am considering a tummy tuck. Do you think i would be a good candidate if i have had two hernia surgeries in the last 5 years (umbilical and incisional hernia)? The incisional hernia was caused by an old gall bladder surgery over 18 years ago. Is it possible that i will continue to get these hernias because of the fat/bulge in my stomach area? I look like i am about 6 months pregnant and want to get rid of this by exercising but cant b/c of the incisions in my stomach area, it is quite difficult trying to pull myself up. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Michee · 08-15-2008, 07:27 AM

Consider consulting with a plastic surgeon.

I went for my consult when I was 25 pounds away from goal, I am getting TT next week and will be about 7 pounds from goal. I met with 2 surgeons, and found one I was comfortable with.

While this is a great forum for insights and sharing experiences, I would think that only a doctor who has your medical history can answer this for you.

Dr.JLo · 08-20-2008, 07:55 PM

The hernias are usually not a probem but I get a CT scan on my preop patients who've had them. Sometimes we find another one or a recurrence !

Im board ceertified in general and plastic surgery so Im comfortable fixing most of them but each PS differs on this.

Best wishes,

John LoMonaco, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Plastic Surgery
Houston, Texas

www.DrLoMonaco.com
www.BodyLiftHouston.com

jacque064 · 08-21-2008, 04:21 PM

thanks for the reply Dr.Lo. I did call your office to schedule an appointment and was told to wait until i lose weigh b/c of the top bulge located in my stomach area, which i believe comes from my two surgeries, not sure if it scar tissue or what...i am not a specialist but thats what i believe. The person did not tell me NOT to come, but said that i would get better results if i lose in that area before getting the tummy tuck. I also believe that my stomach muscles are severed to no return b/c of my surgeries. Not sure what to do or which direction to go. If i could lose the weigh in my stomach area, i would be able to do so much. But, i am just praying that i do not get any more hernias in that area.

If i send u a pic, would you be able to tell me if a tummy tuck will help me?

Dr.JLo · 08-21-2008, 07:26 PM

Hi Jacque.

PM sent.