I have been diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. Have 2 children and not planning any more. Youngest is almost 5. Have seen a specialist last year who said if its not causing problems don't have surgery at the moment, however my tummy is just not the same as was post pregnancy. I believe there is some muscles separation too and my tummy is constantly pregnant looking. I am a petite size 10, not really curvy, small chested etc so a big belly just looks ridiculous. It always feels hard and full like its inflated with air or full of water and it makes choosing clothes very difficult. Anyone had a repair done? If so what exactly did they do and did it improve the appearance of your tummy. I would love to exercise again as don't do anything apart from walking, cycling etc at the moment but would like to tone up my tummy area. Is that possible to do after recovery from an operation?
I just want a normal feeling tummy that is in proportion to the rest of me!
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umbilical hernia op- will it help flatten my tummy?
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sunglasses · 26/01/2012 14:50
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