Hernia repair/tummy tuck

[artymama 170]

Just wondering if anyone has been through a hernia repair/ Tummy Tuck at the same time. I have a consult this week and am nervously excited. I have lost 148 lbs and have 2 large lower abdominal hernias to be fixed.

[My3lovies 25]

I was wondering the same thing as you I have a large 7 cm umbilical hernia and could possibly need a Tummy Tuck and was wondering if they can be done togeather I have appointment in July for this to be reviewed.

Please let me know how your situation goes!

[CeeBa 20]

Before I gained my excess weight (but after babies), I did have a Tummy Tuck and hernia repair. There are many sites that talk about the surgery...I'm afraid I don't have anything to compare it to because it was my only big abdominal surgery (before now--just got approved--hooray!)

Do you ahvea specific question? They can be done together, with coordination by the different surgeons (general surgeon for hernia repair and plastic surgeon for abdominoplasty). Hope that helps.

[RickM 1,752]

The two procedures are very commonly done together, and this is a common way for people to get partial insurance coverage for their TT's - the hernia repair can pay for a good part of the OR, hospital and anesthesia overhead cost while the patient self pays the delta cost for the TT. I had an umbilical hernia (that was non-symptomatic, but the plastics guy could identify it,) and an inquinal hernia (the 'turn your head and cough' type for us guys...) that were both repaired along with the TT.

[Scamp 207]

I had an umbilical hernia done - Twice actually as No1 didn't work (they do say it can split right by the suture line - Second time I had it done with mesh)

Anyways - When you have a TT they stitch the stomach muscles together with permanent sutures. This is very similar to a hernia repair. So as said above - They very commonly do this with a TT as they are already in that area and doing a similar thing.

This is why - When I did go on to have my own TT 3yrs later - They didn't touch my belly muscles as they were all meshed up (lol)

So I am assuming that a TT and hernia repair at same time would - For the patient - Feel very much the same as a TT with muscle repair (But obviously I don't know this 100% as mine were done separately)

Edited May 11, 2014 by Scamp

[My3lovies 25]

Thank you all for the info! It is appreciated.

[artymama 170]

Thanks everyone. I have a consult with my surgeon on Thursday. Will let you know what he says.

[WildGrits 101]

Thanks everyone. I have a consult with my surgeon on Thursday. Will let you know what he says.

Keep us up to date. I will be having this done next year. Love to hear what your Dr. says.

[artymama 170]

I have been approved for my double hernia repair and tummy tuck!!! Insurance will cover the skin removal too. Can't believe it! I am nervous as heck though. My date is July 11th.