“Why is my stomach bigger after abdominal hernia surgery?”

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“Why is my stomach bigger after abdominal hernia surgery?”

I had abdominal hernia surgery 2 weeks ago. Why is my stomach bigger after abdominal hernia surgery?

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**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Keep exercising and wearing a Corsette or abdominal binder. It's not bigger. It's excess skin and space.

**Dr. Julie Sanchez** Surgeon (Pediatric) Cedar Park, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Julie Sanchez Surgeon (Pediatric) Cedar Park, TX

I'm happy to answer questions related to pediatric surgery..

Remember to take time to breathe. Life is precious.
Julie Sanchez MD