YooperLPN

i asked my mom & dad and they said that nothing was ever told to them about any issue, problem, etc. i do not have any children, never have. that's why i'm so confused! i guess i'll just wait and see what the surgeon says and keep you posted! thanks for all your help...i greatly appreciate it! and thank you for getting my name right this time! :w00t:

thank you for your reply! yes, you were very helpful! you got my name wrong though ~ lol. so what did they end up doing with my omphalocele? did they push my abdominal contents back into my body and tie the umbilical cord? what, then, is trying to make it's way out of my belly button? i'm calling to make an appointment with the surgeon tomorrow...do you think surgery is necessary? obivously i know you don't know the exact details, but if i've never dealt with this before now...you'd think i'd be ok once i finish the antibiotics...???

ok, well i'm still confused. i'm a 28 y.o. female who has been experiencing a constant throb in my belly button. i went to the emergency room today, and the doctor told me i have an omphalocele, and that i've always had it, and that it appears to be infected. i have a very deep belly button and when you look in there, it looks like a healthy, pink, pencil eraser size protrusion. it hurts to the touch. how is this not an umbilical hernia, but an omphalocele??? there is absolutely nothing on omphalocele's in adulthood, and considering it's size...i'm more confused than ever! if anyone could clarify i would be greatful, but if not, i'll update what the surgeon says, once i see him, as i was referred to a surgeon today...does that mean i need surgery? i'm on antibiotics and pain medication because of this. ~scared and confused...