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Open hernia surgery
Posted on 2/16/16 at 5:23 pm
Posted on 2/16/16 at 5:23 pm
Having this done tomorrow for a groin hernia. For those that have done the open surgery, am I in for a world of hurt?
This post was edited on 2/16/16 at 5:24 pm
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Posted on 2/16/16 at 5:23 pm to lsufanintexas
Lots of people are gonna see your little penis
Posted on 2/16/16 at 5:24 pm to lsufanintexas
Husband had it done but by lap ... he was good to go really the next day for the most part.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Posted on 2/16/16 at 5:25 pm to Cosmo
Well I got the hernia from banging your mom so at least one person has seen it so far.
Posted on 2/16/16 at 5:27 pm to tiger91
Good to go as in he gave it to you the next day ?
Posted on 2/16/16 at 5:28 pm to lsufanintexas
Don't do open if you have a choice, in which I think you should.
I did, lap was longer procedure, and they had to catheter me to get me to pee, while awake! That was the worst part, recovery two weeks, but after first two or three days you start moving around a lot more.
I've heard open is a longer recovery and higher chance of infection, rupture, etc
Also with lap they can check the other side for free, if they find one they charge to repair but the check was free for me.
And your,belly button will be deformed for life.
I did, lap was longer procedure, and they had to catheter me to get me to pee, while awake! That was the worst part, recovery two weeks, but after first two or three days you start moving around a lot more.
I've heard open is a longer recovery and higher chance of infection, rupture, etc
Also with lap they can check the other side for free, if they find one they charge to repair but the check was free for me.
And your,belly button will be deformed for life.
This post was edited on 2/16/16 at 5:29 pm
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:17 pm to lsufanintexas
I had open for an inguinal hernia right before Christmas, I think it went smooth. Doc advised no golf for 6 weeks, I played with no discomfort at 5. Someone asked me about it this past week, I said I haven't even thought about it in weeks. I go for my last follow up visit next week. I have a 5-6 inch scar, and pubic hair still not grown back.
Good luck with yours.
Good luck with yours.
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:22 pm to lsufanintexas
gonna be pretty sore for a while, but you will be fine....
prepare for a hell of a pain every time you cough or sneeze for a while...
prepare for a hell of a pain every time you cough or sneeze for a while...
This post was edited on 2/16/16 at 9:58 pm
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:30 pm to lsufanintexas
Had 2 on the same side. First one blew out after 2 years. Had the second to repair the first. Both open. Neither were that bad for me. Only took pain pills the day after and was up and walking on the 3rd day. Went back to work after a week on light duty. I'm a desk jockey so it wasn't bad at all. Just take it easy for a few weeks and you will be fine.
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:33 pm to lsufanintexas
I've had the open repair. Pain really wasn't that bad after a couple of days. Regarding open vs lap I know of 2 people who's repairs failed and both were performed lap. If your surgeon is more comfortable performing it open I wouldn't try to change his mind. You having it repaired in Houston?
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:40 pm to lsufanintexas
An open inguinal hernia can be done under local with IV sedation. Just an option...
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