instruction: hello doctor I had an umbilical hernia repair days ago it went fine but 10 days later when I laid down my belly button pup out one inch then went back down the next morning my belly button is out half an inch my surgeon said just wait for a couple of days to see if it goes back down I need to know if I should wait or get in right away the belly button is a little tender
output: hi as it has been only 10 days since your surgery I suggest you wait for a few more days and see your surgeon if necessary it is quite likely that there may be a small collection of fluid in the region which may get absorbed or may need aspiration it is quite unlikely to have a recurrence so soon unless the surgery did not go well if the swelling appears on coughing or straining it may suggest a recurrence it is best tested by the surgeon as attempting the same at home may precipitate a recurrence take adequate rest be active take a good diet avoid straining or lifting weight for at least six months see your surgeon if it still persists next week I hope this helps