- Male
- 55 Years
- 14/08/2025
My dad is 55 years old and has an umbilical hernia with frequent stomach aches. He weighs 95 kg and has a large potbelly clearly overweight. One doctor suggested he needs to lose weight before surgery so the mesh can be placed properly. Should we wait for him to reduce his weight and belly first, or is surgery urgent? What's the best approach here?
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