Anyone ever had hernia surgery?
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About 10 weeks ago (inguinal). Sucked, REALLY sucked. After the surgery I was told that some people have residual pain for up to 12 months post-surgery. I only have a quick "tweak" of pain every so often, so it's not bad, but the first 3 or 4 days was terrible. Apparently younger guys have a harder time than older guys (I'm early 40s, so I don't know if I'm young or old).
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I had the same surgery as EconSean. Mine was easy because I wasn't cut open to repair. I traveled to Romania two weeks later and was back to playing softball and even installed pavers on our patio the third week post surgery.
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Also, I am close to being back to 100% but my oxygen levels still seem low at times. The mesh material used to patch the hole creates a bulge when I exercise. It is annoying to look at but it doesn't hurt.
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Umbillical hernia twice(belly button)....it sucked for about a week. I made the mistake of laying on the couch vs. laying in the recliner .It was a real chore getting up. I was also constipated for about 5-6 days afterwards.
The second time it seemed much better. Not sure if it was because I knew what to expect or what but the pain didn't seem nearly as bad. I was moving around somewhat normal in about 2 weeks.
The second time it seemed much better. Not sure if it was because I knew what to expect or what but the pain didn't seem nearly as bad. I was moving around somewhat normal in about 2 weeks.
Ericram that posts on here just had it last week, I had lunch with him Thursday. Maybe he will chime in
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Have an umbilical hernia. 2 different doctors said let it be but keep an eye on it. Surgery is worse than the hernia. Both said nowadays they are only doing surgery if it is absolutely necessary.
Yuppers had it done last Monday. It is pretty painful and the swelling and discomfort is still present. Pain pills help and trying to take it easy. If you need to get it done do not wait until it is worse. Takes a while to recover the longer you wait.
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Buy prune juice, because opiates will almost certainly constipate you, and you probably don't want to be straining for a while after the surgery. The constipation, combined with the itching, makes me wonder how/why the f-(& people take opiates for fun.
I had an open cut procedure, and I wish that I had thought a bit more about post-op needs at home. For instance, a toilet that was raised would have been nice, as getting up from a "regular" toilet was difficult for about a week. Really quiz your surgeon about what to expect. I felt like my doc didn't fully inform me about the pain. I was left wondering, over a weekend, if something had gone wrong (I even spiked a fever), when in fact it's simply that the surgery can hurt like a MF'er.
On the plus side of things, my doctor did tell me, with my wife at my side, that sex can resume quickly (likely no sooner than 3 days post-op, since you can't take a shower before then).
Good luck!
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I had an open cut procedure, and I wish that I had thought a bit more about post-op needs at home. For instance, a toilet that was raised would have been nice, as getting up from a "regular" toilet was difficult for about a week. Really quiz your surgeon about what to expect. I felt like my doc didn't fully inform me about the pain. I was left wondering, over a weekend, if something had gone wrong (I even spiked a fever), when in fact it's simply that the surgery can hurt like a MF'er.
On the plus side of things, my doctor did tell me, with my wife at my side, that sex can resume quickly (likely no sooner than 3 days post-op, since you can't take a shower before then).
Good luck!
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What Eco said, pain pills will keep you constipated. Must counter with other methods as he stated.
I had hernia 44 years ago or so, so I don't recall. Other than it hurt like hell to walk after surgery. Of course I'm sure times and surgery has improved.
I got crushed 18 days ago as I got hit from behind while doing 45 on my Yamaha Road Star 1700. Guy pushed me and my bike 50 ', then tossed me around and off the bike for another 200'.
A few broke bones, tons of serious road rash and lots of pain meds later, I'm getting there....slowly
Pain meds every 4 hours for about 10-14 days helped, but clogged me up until we counter acted that.
Missed the spring game, but will be there come game 1.....and yes I will get another motorcycle!
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I had hernia 44 years ago or so, so I don't recall. Other than it hurt like hell to walk after surgery. Of course I'm sure times and surgery has improved.
I got crushed 18 days ago as I got hit from behind while doing 45 on my Yamaha Road Star 1700. Guy pushed me and my bike 50 ', then tossed me around and off the bike for another 200'.
A few broke bones, tons of serious road rash and lots of pain meds later, I'm getting there....slowly
Pain meds every 4 hours for about 10-14 days helped, but clogged me up until we counter acted that.
Missed the spring game, but will be there come game 1.....and yes I will get another motorcycle!
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Wow, Kev. Sounds rough, wish you a speedy turnaround.
I had hernia surgery at 7 years old so I bounced back quick like all kids. My daughter had it at 3 and was an outpatient - up and running in two days. It's so much tougher as an adult, just like tonsils.
I had hernia surgery at 7 years old so I bounced back quick like all kids. My daughter had it at 3 and was an outpatient - up and running in two days. It's so much tougher as an adult, just like tonsils.
My dad had it done at 56 or so, he bounced back pretty quickly. I'm honestly not sure about the type of hernia it was, but the docs told him that recovery time could be protracted. Fortunately it wasn't.
I saw your daughter yesterday, we were talking about you. Motorcycles are just dangerous, you are lucky it wasn't worse. Kevin has bad nasty road rash, the kind of stuff that makes you wince.
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Don't ride motorcycles. They are dangerous.
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I had inguinal. Back at work a week later, everything good after ~3 weeks. Easy peasy.
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Originally posted by FreeFlyNole:
Jeez Kev. Get well soon man, hope you had one of these on.
Thanks all, I didn't mean to hi=jack the thread.......I am 54 years old. Been riding since I was 7 or 8. I am always super careful, as we all know, it is usually the other drivers in most cases.
The smart, lucky move of that day for me was, that I chose my full face helmet that day. My forever own stupidity was not throwing my jacket and oversize jeans i carry to pull on over my work shorts. As I had a couple stop and go stops to make on my way home that day.
According to the witnesses close behind me, (and the Ga. State Trooper later) said that 1- I am lucky to be alive, and 2- not worse with many more broken bones , nor internal injuries.
I will be wearing my safety clothes once I get a new bike (They totaled mine),
. I briefly blacked out, but remember the ride, tossing turning and scraping for about 200 more feet. I couldn't tell what happened at first or where I was going to end up. I recall hoping and praying no one else would run me over. Luckily I finally stopped on the right side at the curb. A lot of people stopped and helped hold my head upright and kept me awake and alert, as I was wanting to fall asleep/pass out.
I have pics, maybe next week I will load the ones of my bike and some of the injuries if want.
I was pissed and my first words were...who the F knocked me for a ride...,never saw him coming (17 year old kid w/ a 2014 F150 graduation present). I was going during busy ass 5:30 traffic on a 4 lane...... usually I avoid and ride country roads home, but stopped in town first at my folks and Walgreens.
Ruined my ga. tag that read .....01 FSU....I think I can get another the same again.....
I live to tell and to ride again. Lucky and blessed!
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I get pains sometimes and I had mine done 2 and 3 yrs. ago..not sure if it is scar tissue or just something else but the pains aren't too bad.
BTW- they put the mesh in on the 2nd one because they say the percentages of getting an infection from the mesh are greater than getting a 2nd hernia therefore no mesh on the 1st go around.
BTW- they put the mesh in on the 2nd one because they say the percentages of getting an infection from the mesh are greater than getting a 2nd hernia therefore no mesh on the 1st go around.
