inguinal hernia

The new procedure takes mere minutes, leaves only tiny scars, and is pretty sturdy.
They take a piece of mesh and attach it to the area that heals to all of the surrounding tissue.

 

I'm 5 mos after a double repair. Functional after two weeks. After 4 weeks the surgeon said I was good for combat fire course at work. "Just dose up on Ibu's". He said you'll feel it snatching and yanking at you for a year. So far he's dead on. It'll be quick to tell you when you're overdoing it.(I love the way southern surgeons talk)
Most importantly, follow your doctors directions so you don't pay for it the rest of your life.(The souce of the horror stories usually)

 

If it hurts, don't do it.

 

I figured everything that needed to be said had been said already, so I was not going to add anything. Gordon, the problem with waiting is that there is an outside chance that some tissue may protrude through the tear in the abdominal wall and not retract, which can actually lead to gangrene. Worst case, for sure, but it really is a straightforward procedure.

My first was in 1974, and back then it was a lot different. Major incision, no webbing was used for reinforcement, three months before resuming "normal" activities, etc. I re-injured myself about three years ago right next to the original, which is actually pretty common, and it was relatively easy. Checked into the hospital at 1:30 PM, and checked out at about 7:00 PM. Ten days after that, or thereabouts, I was back at the gym (with the doctor's OK) and carefully working out without too much discomfort.

As mentioned earlier by others, you will sense that a repair has been made for a while, but it really isn't a big deal. BTW, the webbing is there to prevent a repeat injury in the future. If I understood it correctly, we all have thin spots in our abdominal walls, so an unsupported repair is susceptible to re-injury.

 

Yeah, but sometimes it "hurts so good" (with apologies to J. C.Mellencamp).

 

hey, you guys have given me an idea!



Thanks Guys!!

 

......and thanks for me too.....im looking forward to getting this "thing" resolved"....at least i have a realistic idea of whats ahead for me...im hoping for smooth sailing....

 

drewl's not a doctor.

But he plays one in his tool shed!

BZ

 

update!!!!......i had the hernia repaired yesterday,everything went smoothly....i guess the weirdest part for me was when they got me to the OR and i was observing the goings on in there....weirdest thing......im waking up...its all done....kinda like a twilight zone moment....aand yes....im pretty sore down there but im shuffling around the house and lazing around.....the only bummer part is that i would like to have a brewski, but cant cause of the vicaden meds...o well.....anyway thanks to you guys that had the procedure....it was reassuring.....

 

Good to hear you are doing well.
While this can be tought of as something minor and regularly done, I hate to hear about anyone needing to be opened up.

Go easy and heal well. You should be good for spring riding!

 

Dito on that :cheersaf:

 

no touching yourself either...you may strain your body again.......your insurance company should be sending a home nurse around to take of things for you...BTW his name is Brutus and he used to be a russian power lifter......


Heal quickly

 

yo Crusty.....thanks for the "warning"....but im already set with a "nurse"...my wife is a RN....not a bad marriage benefit.....as far as me abusing myself...i dunno......its already black and blue....go figure.

 

:jaw::yuck::tsk::nono::bolt:

 

I just checked EBay for one of those hernia things . Couldn't find a darn thing. Where are you guys getting them?

 

Happy to hear all went well with your surgery, mine is on feb 4th so coming up fast ...hope all goes as smooth as yours did


Will R. Seattle, WA.

 

hey "will"

....i havent been in here for a few days.....didnt realize you were "also" waiting to get repaired....soooo...how u doing?.now that you are prolly feeling miserable?.....actually, i wasnt really in that much misery, just a lot of discomfort, im doing way better after a week and a half, but...im still tender down there,cant really exert myself all that much,gotta take it slow, which is really the difficult part......hoping that you are doing well...take care....doctors orders!!:biggrin:

 

Keet,

Doing good thanks, had surgery on wed feb 6th was pretty sore up until sat... but much better today so went to work and have a desk position for next couple weeks . Definately still tender, and nothing physical for awhile as per doc's orders. All set up to finish my carbs on my vf500 next week when my carb kits arrive :biggrin: , and if it runs as good as i think it will....then finish of my "to-do" list so I can put it on the road arty2: . Glad that your healing good as well, bet you can't wait to be in shape to ride again ....


Regards,


Will R. Seattle, WA.

 

Sounds like both of your are gonna make it....... I think the worst part for me was waking up in the outpatient center. I woke up all dazed, and shivering, then puked. Then pissed blood and bubbles (from the catheder) -i noticed noboy told you about that part

I had a double repair about 2 years ago. Everythings good, scars almost gone except for a lump next to one. I think he left a sponge or a tool in there.