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A member asked:
I had hernia surgery a week ago and there's a hard lump kinda hurts if i press on it , could it be the umbellical cord? i am 23 weeks pregnant!
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Don't worry it not: It is part of healing process if mesh is used area feels hard for few wk , go to your surgeon for post OP visit. Umbilical cord will not come of uterus to get into hernial site
Answered 11/1/2015
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