In 2003 I had to have open heart surgery and a pace maker. Apparently I had Rumatic fever when I was little and it led to Congestive Heart Failure. Now i'm on my 2nd hernia. When they fixed the firstt one all they did is put a patch over it. It's right above my belly button and even though they fixed it it still sticks out like it was never even fixed. I look like i'm pregnant. It is so embarrising when someone comes up to me and asks me how far along I am. I need help from someone who knows how to fix it the right way. Not to mention it's becoming very painful. Please help me !!