Hernia surgery

[TNhobbyfarmer]

I recently developed an inguinal hernia. Unfortunately that type is in the groin area, not exactly an area I want to be cut on. But hey, you do what you gotta do. I have an appointment with a surgeon Friday to discuss the possibilities going forward.

Anyone ever have hernia surgery? If you have had an inguinal hernia surgery, I would especially want to hear what you have to say.

 

[Molalla1]

I recently developed an inguinal hernia. Unfortunately that type is in the groin area, not exactly an area I want to be cut on. But hey, you do what you gotta do. I have an appointment with a surgeon Friday to discuss the possibilities going forward.

Anyone ever have hernia surgery? If you have had an inguinal hernia surgery, I would especially want to hear what you have to say.

I have had hernia surgery on the left side of my groin about 10 years ago or so . . . so far no problems . . . although the surgeon's bedside manners were not the best :confused3:.

 

[3Ts]

although the surgeon's bedside manners were not the best

For a surgeon, I'd rather have skill than bedside manners. My family doctor can handle all the rest, interpretation of results, etc.

 

[Molalla1]

For a surgeon, I'd rather have skill than bedside manners. My family doctor can handle all the rest, interpretation of results, etc.

Exactly . . . he was a great surgeon.

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

I have had hernia surgery on the left side of my groin about 10 years ago or so . . . so far no problems . . . although the surgeon's bedside manners were not the best :confused3:.

Glad you had good results. How long were you in the hospital? Was the recovery period difficult? Hope you say "piece of cake."

 

[BRMyers]

I had surgery in 2000, everything went well. The surgeon made three small incisions (laparoscopic) and inserted mesh. The surgery was done outpatient. No issues since the surgery.

Couple of pieces of advise, make sure you follow your doc's directions even though you think you are feeling good enough to lift whatever, need to wait til everything is healed. Secondly, when you do go back to lifting, at least for me, at first it felt like I was going to rip stuff out. Follow up visit with doctor assured me I would be fine, 19 years later, I'm fine and doing great.

 

[ArlyA]

I've had that done twice! I'm I twice as smart? :confused3: If you go to Youboob, you can watch videos of it being done. (not on me)

 

[Molalla1]

Glad you had good results. How long were you in the hospital? Was the recovery period difficult? Hope you say "piece of cake."

Well actually it was I was still working at the time and I had the surgery done on a Friday and was back to work on the following Monday (now that I think about it maybe was more like 15 years ago) anyway I had some lifting restrictions for awhile. I was in the hospital overnight.

 

[Nikkorott]

I had that done 2 years ago. If you can get away with lathroscopic surgery, I'm told it's well worth it. For what ever reason, that wasn't an option for me. The surgery (Read ANY surgery in my book) is spooky. For me, the toughest issue was the recovery time. They insisted that I couldn't lift anything over 8 lbs for 8 weeks. As a reference, 8 pounds is a gallon of milk. I set up stupid little things that I could putter about. Pressure washing the patio was highlight. Lol. They're also going to give you a buttload of pain med.s. Be careful! After my surgery I had a couple Motrin, never touched the hard stuff, and then moved on to beer.

I was also driving the next day. Don't do that! The seat belt goes right your stitches. It creeped me out. I'm certain that I was a better driver than normal though. Lol.

Good luck!

 

[Molalla1]

I had that done 2 years ago. If you can get away with lathroscopic surgery, I'm told it's well worth it. For what ever reason, that wasn't an option for me. The surgery (Read ANY surgery in my book) is spooky. For me, the toughest issue was the recovery time. They insisted that I couldn't lift anything over 8 lbs for 8 weeks. As a reference, 8 pounds is a gallon of milk. I set up stupid little things that I could putter about. Pressure washing the patio was highlight. Lol. They're also going to give you a buttload of pain med.s. Be careful! After my surgery I had a couple Motrin, never touched the hard stuff, and then moved on to beer.

I was also driving the next day. Don't do that! The seat belt goes right your stitches. It creeped me out. I'm certain that I was a better driver than normal though. Lol.

Good luck!

:laughing: don't use the d@mn seat belt . . . my lifting restrictions only lasted for about a month I believe, and yes stay away from the opiates.