I had two inguenal hernias as a child, as did my grandfather and his grandfather; for some reason they skip generations in my family. My grandfather was a surgeon and I remember him telling me before my surgery not to worry because, "It was a procedure so simple he could do it in his sleep." He was actually the first one to spot I had a hernia in the first place when I was a toddler running around outside in the sprinkler. I had my surgeries at 4 yo and 7 yo and the worst thing I remember about it was just the nausea from the anesthesia after the op.
Had this 2 weeks ago, and it is as safe as mentioned. Sent home the same, first week post op was painful. Today I'm so happy to return to sports, no pain, all good, life resumes.
Im afraid im gonna have the same surgey but hope i still can ride my mtb after it but i dont know what the doctor means with.. removing the sac or sack.. does it have to do with the testicles?
Moe 1700 I had a hernia on both sides. You prob went back too soon my surgeon said don’t lift anything over 10lbs for the first six weeks. And I’m still not the same since it happened
I had the surgery last last Thursday. I was half awake during the operation and I could hear the doctors and nurses talking. No pain during operation after the anesthesia wears off a bit of stinging pain but nothing compares to the slicing and burning pain before I had the surgery.
Hi Raja v, I had the surgery Jul 12, 2021, on an outpatient basis in the Los Angeles area. The surgeon examined me just before surgery and found that I had a minor left inguinal hernia as well, and said he would use meshes to fix them both. They still put you under general anesthesia. Mine was done laparoscopically. It's fairly high tech using robotics and the operation wasn't cheap. But It is better than the conventional "cut you open" operation. The first week or so, you aren't suppose to do sit-up like movements - besides it hurts anyway. But the 3rd day after surgery, I was already taking a slow mile walk. Although the restriction was no heavy lifting beyond 15 pounds for the first month, by the 3rd week, I felt that the pain in the surgical area was pretty much gone. Hope this info helps. wq
It’s been 4 weeks since my open inguinal hernia surgery.Feeling very good,sometimes when i quickly come out of the bed i can feel it still a bit.But recovery is going really well.Still got 2-3 weeks👍👍👍
i have a hernia from a few years ago and didn’t know what it was at a time. i guess it’s called a seatbelt hernia, do you think i’ll die if i don’t get surgery or if i die if i will get surgery
@@officerbrown9709 some hernias might go away with certain hernia exercises but it’s never a guarantee especially if it’s been there for long best bet is hernia repair surgery. Most hernia don’t die they get bigger over time and but again I think you can decrease the size a little with certain hernia excises.
@@officerbrown9709 Go for surgery , You will be very happy . I had it for 6 years , and 3 days ago , I had my surgery done with Spinal ansthesia , you will not feel a thing , its really enjoying , but 2nd & 3rd day is difficult and painful . There were 2 other patients with me with same hernia and they are also doing well now .
@@sajjad5271 Sir me khud Doctor hn aor mera problem ziada ni tha , mujhe bachpan se tha . Agr ap mujh se is bare me information lena chahte hn to me ap ko free guide kr deta hn .
I'm diagnosed with inguinal hernias and a hernia at the belly button. My doctor is referring me to a surgeon. This video gives some good insight into what will be done.
@@sajjad5271 I didn't have surgery yet. I am waiting for the referral approval by my insurance. This surgery is not deadly according to my knowledge. Good luck to you with your surgery.
I had my inguinal hernia surgery 16 days ago. It is good to read some honest comments here. I have seen some people post videos saying they were better after a week and let's just say they are in the minority😄. My surgeon did a poor job in letting me know about the after effects of the surgery so I wanted to share those with anyone that reads my comments. I could not urinate after the surgery because of the effects of the anesthesia so day 2 I had to have a catheter inserted. NOT an enjoyable experience! A day later I had it removed and all my body fluids flowed as normal. I expected soreness around the incision but my right testicle was also very sore. Another aspect my surgeon failed to clue me in on. The whole area around the incision is still swollen over 2 weeks later and the incision itself feels like an underground pipeline is under it. Another aspect she said was normal while it heals. My surgeon prescribed Tylenol with codeine for pain and it does not help at all and the codeine only makes you constipated so make sure you ask for something stronger if you feel your pain threshold is low. I have been rechecked twice since the surgery and she says it is progressing fine but I have my doubts😄. She said to count on 6 weeks for recovery. I think I will need every bit of 6 weeks.
@@AshishKumar-je6lx It has been a month and 2 days now and it is improving but there is still some testicular pain and around the incision but not terrible. I am still concerned about the ligament underneath the skin that seems to be pushing out too much. I saw the surgeon a couple days ago and we made an appointment for a month from now. This is not a short healing like I thought it would be.
Oh crap Mark, that sounds awful. Forewarning is so important in situations like this, and it's only fair to be advised of ALL the possibilities beforehand. Now this may sound misogynistic , but it is knowledge I gained from first hand experience. Having had more than one Dr throughout my life, being a man, I would not recommend to any men out there to have your general physician be a woman. A male doctor is a man, and men intrinsically know about men. For instance, your lady Dr. has no experience when it comes to testicles. It is only something she has read about. She couldn't possibly know how and in what way they are sensitive. It wasn't surprising to hear that she rather flippantly disregarded the importance of informing you on a topic of which she has very little knowledge. Book learning alone seems to be an insufficient medium to convey rather important information. A lack of empathy is another field I have discovered to be common, and mostly for conditions and injury's that only men could experience. And that is extremely frustrating. It can feel as if the Dr. doesn't believe what you are telling her. Anyway, personally never had the best experience with female drs. It was a real eye opener to discover the two types of drs in the field and the differences I experienced. I don't mean to broad stroke brush across all lady doctors as being that way. I'm sure there are many fine perfectly suited female doctors that would be good for men as well. For me, I will stick with a man doctor every time.
@@markhonea2461 I am on the fence, but I will have to say that this doctor is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen😍. She would have made a lot more money as a model, but it is good that she cared enough to stay with medicine. The problem with picking a hernia surgeon or in fact any surgeon, none of them had the procedure done on themselves so they cannot know the experience before or after. They can only relay what their patients have told them.
heyy.how are you now.I had my inguinal hernia surgery 6 days ago and i have swelling in my scrotum.There is some hard thing and lump in my scrotum.Is this normal.did you also feel this...
@@yuvrajsingh770 my scrotum was extremely swollen! And my left testicle was the size of a lemon. I didn’t feel anything extra in there though, no extra objects to be felt. Just my two testicles. I would schedule a follow up with your doctor! Better to be safe than sorry.
@@sajjad5271 The first two days were the most painful, after that it was much more manageable and tolerable, very delicate for about two weeks. After that mostly back to normal activities, after eight weeks, I’m back to normal activity. I still have a lot of scar tissue sensitivity.
@Oded Hen Well, I was joking with the lady surgeon and the team when I suddlenly fell asleep and when I woke up, the "hernia pain" was no there, instead I got "fuck this is how it feels been cut pain" I could walk, tho, so it wasn't that bad, I got some dizzy/puke time because of anesthesia and from that day and on the "cut" pain slowly faded away... It was reeeeeeally close to 0% after 6 month. In resume, is better having a cut that heals than a hole "hernia" that does not. Cheer up! :D I am still here you know? I'm not writting from hell nor heaven :3
Tips and information for recovering from Hernia Surgery if you live alone. These are things you should do before you leave the house to go for surgery. Cook and prepare a week’s worth of meals and snacks before surgery. Meals that will be easy to pass through your digestive system. Things like vegetable soup with beans, carrots, celery…, oatmeal with prunes, egg salad, chicken salad, steamed carrots and broccoli, asparagus… low fat and low grease type foods. Snacks like apples, oranges, *ripe* bananas, all kinds of fruits are good to keep things moving. Start taking a stool softener one or two days before surgery and then continue taking it when you get home. Place something next to your toilet you can grab onto to help you get on and off the toilet. Do the same for your bed and other areas you may sit. Have toothpaste, toothbrush, and floss out and ready to use. A glass of water to rinse your mouth out. You’re not going to be able to bend over to _cup water_ in your hands. If you don’t already have a _grabber,_ get one. Do not take your phone to surgery. Leave your phone at home on your nightstand and fully charged. Have on hand at least two ice packs that you can wrap a clean cloth around to put over the location of surgery and rotate them from the freezer as needed. This will keep the swelling down. Read your after surgery instructions and follow them. Listen to your doctor and follow his/her orders. Keep the wound area clean and clean it with an antibacterial soap every morning and again before you go to bed at night. The next day get up and walk but be careful. I walked outside around the cul-de-sac four times a day starting the day right after surgery. Twice in the morning, once in the afternoon, and then again in the evening. Have clean sheets on your bed. Wear loose fitting clothes. Have plenty of water and Gatorade on hand and before you leave for surgery place a few bottles on your nightstand, computer desk, kitchen table, kitchen counters, your television chair, and in your refrigerator. Drink plenty of liquids. At least four bottles per day. Take pain medication as needed but don’t over do it. All pain medications can cause constipation. A thermometer on your nightstand. A list of movies you may want to watch. I can’t sugarcoat this for you. The first three days are going to be tough so be ready. It gets easier on your fourth day. Good luck and I hope this helps.
If you file a claim due to to recalled faulty mesh, what do you do if your general surgeon refuses to remove the mesh? Im referring to the surgeon who did the initial mesh implant in the first place. He could refuse to remove it, correct?
Bilateral inguinal hernia mesh surgery and I'm now disabled and cannot find help Medical community has failed me and will not help with intolerable pain Good to know Dr's cash big paychecks whether they help or not. Mesh is a death sentence.
Had my hernia repaired two weeks ago and my bellybutton area is still sensitive! Just goes to show we all heal different. I also had my Gallbladder removed so I have 4 more weeks to recover fully ..
I also had same thing hernia and gallbladder removed because it was full of sludge do u still get any kind of pain after 8 months ? I'm just bout 2 1/2 weeks in groin hernia tho. Had it all done at once also. Ty Jesus 🙏
Had mi inguinal surgery done in June 22 this year cause it got incarcerated. Had it their for about 6 years had no pain though but let me tell you it was huge like the size or bigger than a fist. Went to the ER and they told us has to come out. But surgery went well thank God 🙏 I was in recovery room for 45 minutes they told me was I pass urine I could go home. But for everyone that's going to have this done do it. I'm not lying the only discomfort I had for 4 days was getting out of bed not from hernia pain just the incision only. Was black and blue for about 4 days in the groin area. But testicles swollen for about 6 weeks do to the fluid the gets trapped there but no pain at all. Had my surgery at Kaiser here in CA. Any questions that anyone needs I will try to answer you guys back good luck to anyone going to do surgery you guys will be fine,,👍
yo man i’m 19 and have a inguinal hernia and i’m in a lot of pain waiting on the surgery. do you think this will have an effect on me long term with sports and lifting or should i put off the surgery and try to see if it gets better ? i’m honestly not looking forward to the surgery at all but by the sounds of it it should go smooth but i want to hear from somebody personal experience .
Hey brother going to give you an advice go ahead and do it I waited 6 years and man it got to big but never any pain it just looked horrible. The operation was about an hour long when they were taking me to operating it was lights out didn't even see the room woke up in recovery and the nurse told me as soon as you urine you could go home. I don't think I lasted no more the 45 minutes in there . The only discomfort I had was from the incision only and slowly getting out of bed. Had no problem walking either. Next week will be 6 months that I had the open surgery. Good luck to you man but please take care of it your young and you will be fine🙏
@@taylor-sr7zx hey bro do NOT wait. I've had mine for awhile and I worked up the courage to make a drs apt. I go in on the 23rd to get checked out and schedule surgery. Some ppl get lucky and can live their whole lives, but if u get into the 1% category and ur intestine ruptures or gets suffocated ull go septic and die. It'd be very painful and you need to do it bro. I promise I had it done when I was 7. It was fine. It reopened and I'm 26 now so I'm going to send it and do it. I've had it over a year and half now. I regret waiting but as long as u do it before it gets strangulation ur good.
Just got surgery yesterday. Went in to be thinking fixed and while in there they saw I had an umbilical hernia as well. Got mesh put in. It’s soooo painful. The worst pain ever. 10xs worse than a c section and the pain meds aren’t cutting it. But hopefully in a few days I will be ok and feeling better
2 months after my hernia surgery, all i can say is thanks to the amazing doctors in cleveland clinic really!! {edit} Its been two years since i’ve done the surgery, i’m sad to say that i’ve been having pain in my groin area for months especially when standing up after laying down or after sitting for long periods of times because that’s what i do as a student, i just hope i get a solution for this because it’s not really a nice to be living this way, it has been effecting me mentally as well not only physically.
sir i have had irreducible hernia with omentum and got it operated 5 months back but since then testes has retracted to certain degree with no pain at all .ultrasound is also normal and shows testes in superior aspect of hemiscrotum,what might be the cause ?will it come down?
Please guys, make SURE you take your painkiller cause in some people the burning then strong pain can be severe to unbearable. After a week or two, it gets a lot less to where you have some soreness and a tight feeling. ☑️👍🏼
I went to the doctor to see about a bulk on my stomach. He says it’s a hernia and I may need surgery. Waiting for the call to go see them at general surgery. Hope all goes well
اجريت عملية جراحية على الفتق بطريقة الفتح على الجانبين مع وجود شبكة، وبعد مدة فشل الاثنين هل يمكن اعادة العملية بالمنظار؟ وهل يمكن وضع شبكة ثانية تغطي الجانبين معا ؟
Had my left hernia inguinal laparoscopic surgery on 5th oct . Today is 3rd day . Everything is painful ( laughing, bowel movement, coughing, waking up from bed ) . and had to wear tight underwear to keep my b-a-lls up to reduce swelling. which is also painful. Its a common procedure for docs but the location of the surgery in the body is very sensitive and difficult for the patient.
I've had this surgery done back in 2011 and I never been asked to go back for a review to see how it was. But now I have another inguinal hernia again and I believe this also has caused me to develop Varococeles on both sides! From my research online varococeles are mostly common on the left side and very rare on the right side but no mentioning on the both? All this happening now has caused me to have anxiety and stress. can anyone shine some light on this symptoms being caused because of an inguinal hernia? Or worse? many thanks. Plus I did find this video useful.
I've had inguinal hernia back when I was 3 now I am 18 and it came back. I am really stressed thinking about this, I don't know how to feel and push it back
One name- shouldice hernia clinic in Toronto Ontario no one else in the world does it better..I live there and when mine was done 6yrs ago ppl from India from Australia and all over the world were their too
In an elderly women will this be safe? we are trying to convince her to go to a doctor and treat her hernia. But she is scared of not making it during surgery..
I had my repair done around 5 years ago. So far it's been pretty good apart from the occasional twinge of pain and pressure. however, I still notice that there is a slight bulge in the area as opposed to the other side. Do you think this is normal?
My repair was done almost a year ago and I also have an occasional twinge of pain and pressure, there's also a bulge on that side compared to the other. Is it still the same for you?
Wow, I wish this doc was my Dr. I just had this surgery 1wk ago & my Dr did not explain this procedure as well as he did(or at all). It is a painful surgery. I'm having more pain(pelvic pain) everyday than I did have on post-op day #1. I'm staying positive but the mesh worries me somewhat.
Hey Ann, please update me if you have any developments. If only we all had a doctor as good as this. I've had my own hernia for 12 years, no pain, can still do flips, sports & martial arts as always, but wondering if I should operate at some point.
Otto Beumelburg how come you have inguinal Hernia ? And you don’t have any discomfort ? It should be big now ?? Can stay as the same size ... since 12 years ago : complication is twisting-m blood vessel which can create an emergency
@@Kassiusday I had mine for s few years as well. Kept lifting weights up until the day before my surgery. Had little to no pain, most pain I felt was in the first few days after the surgery.
Wait this is the mesh ? I got a hernia after a year of having my appendix surgery. Now it’s like two three years and my right testicle is swollen a bit. I had liquid pile up around the area of the mesh and I’m getting a surgery to get the small sack of liquid removed in two weeks
I am having pain in that area.However it is once in while.It is not constant pain.Also there is no bulge.I get it if I lift heavy things.That too not immediately but few hours later.The pain usually remains for few seconds.Do you think it's Hernia? Let me know !
It took about 3 months for a full recovery but i started i doing sports again about 2 month later because of my parents they wanted to make sure my recovery is completed nice and Strong
I have my inguinial hernia i feel this everyday coz i am working as domestic helper standing for so long the bulk is really stock on the right side .really bother me the schedule of my operTion is on october 18,2021 coz i have done under medication because i have hypertension.
@@jameslaiola4976 I dont think so, but I can feel a tightness that doesn't let off behind my groin if I do stairs alot... also random testicle pain.... but no mesh lol
@@silentskillz5045 take it with a grain of salt... before my surgery I smoked a pack a day, minimum 3 bongs, NO WATER FOR YEARS unless it was in something else and generally not a healthy lifestyle 6 months now and I'm much better, scar tingles every now and then but that because they took a nerve. Best wishes on your recovery!
Im getting one fixed above my belly button, I’m 15 and so nervous, did you feel any pain in the surgery? Or did you go to sleep and wake up and it felt like nothing?
@@alezfilms I had my inguinal hernia done about 2 months ago. It’s quite weird to be under anesthesia, and I mean that in a good way. I remember laying on the surgery bed, asking about these things they put on my legs to help with circulation and next thing I know I’m waking up after the surgery in a bed. The drug is so powerful that you will feel nothing and remember nothing about the surgery. So don’t be scared. I was not in that much pain right out of surgery, the only thing that hurt was my throat, it felt very dry from the breathing tube, the first thing I asked for was some water.
I've had left side surgery, recovery was tough but not terrible. Just as I healed on the left side I developed hernia on the right side during sleep. I'll be afraid to lift anything later in life.
had my surgery today, I've had it since I was born so 14 years, feel like im giving birth but insted yhe baby is clawing it way out of my lower abdomen
Hola Ricardo! Como estas? Que tipo de hernia tenes? Yo tuve una en octubre de 2018 ... estaba trabajando y aprete mucho el abdomen ,hasta que de tanto apretarlo senti como una punzada , y despues en el espejo vi un bulto como spaghetti , resulto ser una hernia inguinal indirecta , en el lado derecho , luego la pude cerrar afortunadamente , sin cirugia , con ejercicios y otras medidas , para fines de noviembre ya estaba cerrada , y casi tengo una recaida , pero la supe sobrellevar , ahora mismo sere de los pocos entrenadores que saben cerrar una hernia naturalmente ,incluso fisioterapeutas no tienen respuesta ante esta lesion , soy Entrenador y recupero algunas lesiones , mi programa para la hernia inguinal saldria 120 dolares , si estas interesado en cerrarla de forma natural y poder decir : "la cerre sin cirugia" escirbeme , por aqui o por mi instagram "agustinperez1996" saludos 🤙🏻🔧
For me this procedure is done perfectly at Dindigul- India on 16-02-2024 ! But the pain is intolerable and constipation persist ! At the age of 65 it is common...as people says !
Yes, the intestines are returned with the peritoneum and the weak spot is eliminated with patches that stregthen it, the hernia will be eliminated completely.
Goodluck! I fixed myself my inguinal hernia with Phisioteraphy exercises, im a Personal Trainer, if you wish to contact me for help, i would be very glad to help you! Mine was an indirect inguinal hernia on the right side, i had it in 2018, i fixed it in early 2019
@@somatiful i would like to help you! Im a personal trainer, and the hernia can be fixed with physioteraphy depending the size of the hernia, if you are interested, i sell my program to rehab Hernias
@@nasratbegam1860 Hello! Rhank you for contacting with me! You are in good hands for help, i fixed an hernia by myself in 2018, and i know how can i help you to regain your 100%!
I've had one over a year and a half. I had surgery when I was 7. It went well the mesh they used was recalled so I'm suing. But I'm going back in to get surgery. don't be scared of the surgery. Be scared of the hernia. U cud die if it gets strangulated and that would be extremely painful. I regret not doing it sooner but I'm gonna have the surgery within 2 months
سلام عليكم ورحمة الله عملت عملية فتاق اربي قبل 45 يوم وما زال الألم موجود رجعت لي إلاخصائي عاود لي نفس العلاج تاني المشكلة اني ما حصل لقيت نفس العلاجات دايما باخد البديل ولسه الألم موجود افيدوني
Hello friends... Alhamdulillah Today am back at home after doin my hernia open surgery.. Wednesday on 22nd December I hd the operation and today feeling little better just bit pain while walking but hope till 1 week it will b recover soon..
I hd having a inguinal hernia on my right side.. but mostly it was since long from 2-3 years sumthing.. and totally painless .. so on Wednesday 22nd December 2021 I hd an open surgery and back home on Friday 24th December.. now as taking bed rest for 1 week ..
I need help please! I'll lay out my experience so the smart ones among you can maybe help me...A few weeks ago i saw the bulge on the left side of my mons pubis .. thought it was just fluid build up .. I continue going to gym and playing sports..a week ago the bulge stays (instead of coming and going)...I then noticed I couldn't move for more than 10 minutes without ab , mons pubis and left testicle pain... so I saw a doctor..referred me onto another...who said that because my hernia is 10cm I cannot get surgery..it's only available through our hospitals if its 20cm or larger...I am feeling pain in my abdomen all day along , a tight cramping feeling , with lots of gas and burping..do I now live with this ? What can I do? Today I've begun changing my diet : eating less throughout the day , little bitty meals...eating well before bedtime , will start swimming soon , no heavy lifting... any help would be great!
Ever since my inguinal hernia mesh operation I’ve had urination problems, had tests and scopes done, bladder and prostate are fine, doctors say it’s a mystery and not related to my rather large groin hernia repair. Could this be a complication due to an inguinal hernia operation????? Desperate to know from others!
No, the symptoms are very much similar to enlarged prostate or prostatitis, it basically feels like you’ve got a full bladder all the time. Tests show signs of polyuria and week urine stream, however according to blood tests and rectal exams my prostate is apparently fine and I don’t have diabetes, also according to a recent cystoscopy, my bladder is fine. One doctor told me that it’s a mystery. I have reached out to a lot of people who have had the groin mesh and urination complications seem to be an issue. My father in law had his groin hernia repaired at the age of 72 and he has had similar complications ever since, he was told by doctors that it’s caused by his age however he never had any issues beforehand. If you google “Inguinal hernia mesh, urination complications” there’s alot of information, but trying to get NHS doctors to acknowledge it is impossible. So frustrating. My mother’s friend who’s a retired GP has told me that unfortunately I need to go private to get to the bottom of it. It’s sad but that’s the route I need to take. It’s a pain in the dick. Pardon the language.
Hank From Montgomery still having a hellish time with it! I’m seeing the surgeon who carried out my surgery this Friday!! It’s been a 2 year wait to see this guy!! I hope he dose not dismiss my problems like the other urologists I’ve seen so far!!
@@stuartireland5974 Jeez... I've discovered last night an "indirect inguinal" on my right side last night.. (52 yo male, always done manual work). Had a phone appointment with the doc and went in this afternoon, I knew it was a hernia but she explained about it more. With this covid bollox it'll be way over a year to get it on the NHS(if ever) so that leaves private and it seems mesh is all the UK offers. "Shouldice" method looks best as no alien stuff being implanted but nobody does it here and it would cost a fortune privately even if they did, same with Desarda method. I can get consultation and open surgery mesh for £2200 in Glasgow but have found a few recent reports that have set doubts in my mind. My one so far(it's early days) is not painful and goes away lying down but my biggest fear is it getting worse...or it popping into my ball sack if I overdo something...I have learned a lot in 24hrs but don't know whether to just wait and see if I can get by as others seem to claim they can...but a lifetime of that at the back of your mind sucks too...the report covered 5 years/25k operations but there was one year of complaints/issues/problems and only 42 responses out of that so around 42 of 5,000...does that mean the rest were ok? Is that acceptable risk?? Here's the report...best of luck getting it sorted...www.britishherniasociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Surgical-mesh-repair-of-primary-inguinal-hernia-in-men-SHTG-Advice-01-20.pdf
