Hernia Surgery Question

BBRASH · 09-08-2010, 07:39 PM

Anyone have any experience with hernia surgery? I had it done 2 weeks ago and have a couple of questions. Before the surgery I would have random pain in my lower abdomen. It would occur at different times; walking, bending, lifting, etc.. It was kind of a quick stabbing pain that would last for a few seconds then subside. I know that I am supposed to be sore and that it will take a while to heal as the Dr. had to open me up as opposed to using a scope. My main question is that I still have an occasional sharp pain, same feeling as before the surgery, in the same area. Is this normal or is this telling me that the mesh didn't hold? Is it possible that there is something else wrong? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Boo

parrothead · 09-08-2010, 09:46 PM

Call your Dr. Thats what your paying for

Scott

strike two · 09-08-2010, 10:58 PM

I had the surgery a few years ago and experienced the same thing. Dr told me it was normal and the pain eventually went away. It did take a while for it to disappear completely though

Sailing_Faith · 09-09-2010, 01:49 AM

I still get it, 3 years later.

I usually know that I have done way too much. Moved a piano the other day, felt it. The mesh will shift if you push it, think of it as a friendly reminder you are not superman.

kahala boy · 09-09-2010, 06:46 AM

You barely got your staples out. Tell your doc about it though. Just remember that you CANNOT pick up heavy stuff for at least 6 weeks. I had quad hernia the first time and had another 2 years later. The same as you cut me wide open. I never experienced the sharp pain like you said though. Just have to watch what you do from now on. No lifting heavy stuff. Good luck with your recovery..

Pinksnappertrapper · 09-09-2010, 07:39 AM

+2 with call the doc.

Grassflatsfisher · 09-09-2010, 08:05 PM

+3 call the doc.

BBRASH · 09-09-2010, 10:03 PM

Thanks for the replies. Boo

BOHUNTER1 · 09-10-2010, 01:02 AM

Hey Boo, I had a small one Dr'ed on in my navel. I had my appendix removed and then it poped out. I cant remember doing anything like bending or lifting. The incision was like 1/4 inch and the hernia poped out like a golf ball. They "fixed" it with a screen, its small but the cut hurt like heck. I guess the cut through the muscles was the pain. Today I still have a hernia, off to the side, I dont get any pain there but my lower left flank in the front above my hip bone gets a PING after I eat. Im not sure of its part of the problem but it never did it before!

Im going back within the month to have him recheck me. Its been a good 2 years since the surgery.

Im like you, I want to know from others what they have had go on. Kidney stones, appendix.... I can tell yall what your gonna experience! LOL

Steve H.

09-08-2010, 07:39 PM	#1
BBRASH Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pace, Fl. Posts: 362	Hernia Surgery Question Anyone have any experience with hernia surgery? I had it done 2 weeks ago and have a couple of questions. Before the surgery I would have random pain in my lower abdomen. It would occur at different times; walking, bending, lifting, etc.. It was kind of a quick stabbing pain that would last for a few seconds then subside. I know that I am supposed to be sore and that it will take a while to heal as the Dr. had to open me up as opposed to using a scope. My main question is that I still have an occasional sharp pain, same feeling as before the surgery, in the same area. Is this normal or is this telling me that the mesh didn't hold? Is it possible that there is something else wrong? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Boo

09-08-2010, 10:58 PM	#3
strike two Senior Member Mingo Join Date: May 2009 Location: Navarre Posts: 117	hernia I had the surgery a few years ago and experienced the same thing. Dr told me it was normal and the pain eventually went away. It did take a while for it to disappear completely though

09-09-2010, 01:49 AM	#4
Sailing_Faith Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 511	A friendly reminder... I still get it, 3 years later. I usually know that I have done way too much. Moved a piano the other day, felt it. The mesh will shift if you push it, think of it as a friendly reminder you are not superman.

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09-08-2010, 09:46 PM	#2
parrothead Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cantonment Posts: 2,117	Call your Dr. Thats what your paying for Scott

09-09-2010, 06:46 AM	#5
kahala boy Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre Posts: 1,087	You barely got your staples out. Tell your doc about it though. Just remember that you CANNOT pick up heavy stuff for at least 6 weeks. I had quad hernia the first time and had another 2 years later. The same as you cut me wide open. I never experienced the sharp pain like you said though. Just have to watch what you do from now on. No lifting heavy stuff. Good luck with your recovery..

09-09-2010, 07:39 AM	#6
Pinksnappertrapper Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: P-Town Posts: 4,507	+2 with call the doc.

09-09-2010, 08:05 PM	#7
Grassflatsfisher Auburn Grad - 1999 Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,134	+3 call the doc.

09-09-2010, 10:03 PM	#8
BBRASH Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pace, Fl. Posts: 362	Thanks for the replies. Boo

09-10-2010, 01:02 AM	#9
BOHUNTER1 Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 517	Hey Boo, I had a small one Dr'ed on in my navel. I had my appendix removed and then it poped out. I cant remember doing anything like bending or lifting. The incision was like 1/4 inch and the hernia poped out like a golf ball. They "fixed" it with a screen, its small but the cut hurt like heck. I guess the cut through the muscles was the pain. Today I still have a hernia, off to the side, I dont get any pain there but my lower left flank in the front above my hip bone gets a PING after I eat. Im not sure of its part of the problem but it never did it before! Im going back within the month to have him recheck me. Its been a good 2 years since the surgery. Im like you, I want to know from others what they have had go on. Kidney stones, appendix.... I can tell yall what your gonna experience! LOL Steve H.

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