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This is true. Some people have a high pain tolerance as well and have zero fear walking into situations like this. I did get feedback that the laparoscopic couldn't carry a larger mesh if needed. But starting to think that it may have been surgeon limitations.

@@JoeLogan1 that's a good point and I'm not sure how restrictive the mesh size is but the tubes are quite small so that could possibly be an issue. I have watched several videos of the actual surgical procedure and they seem to roll the mesh up to insert it through the tube then flatten it out once it's actually over the hernia itself. It's very difficult to give the right opinions or advice when I'm not a surgeon myself and of course everybody is different and their circumstances are individual.

Tell us more about how things progressed immediately after surgery.

@ it got better for me each day, I just kept icing my incisions for the first 3 weeks. Walked as much as I could tolerate each day I was stronger and stronger. Tylenol was the only pain reliever I used, was prescribed opioids but didn’t want to use. Took miralax for first 2 weeks as I wanted to keep my bowels moving smoothly. Just can’t rush recovery!! I was terrified going in but had a hernia specialist and it really wasn’t that bad, I really stress looking for a specialist

@@MikeWalter-t6isounds almost exactly like my experience. Congrats on your recovery. Did you have open surgery?

@@jlogbusiness thanks, no laparoscopic ✌️

I think I recall them telling me there is a risk of causing bowl infection if the mesh moves, but the percentage of incidents where this happen was quite exceptional. However if the hole is small enough they probably don’t need mesh. In fact when I went in they were going to try and avoid mesh but when they went in they said my hole was pretty large.

I was initially upset when I heard that there was a laparoscopic option and wasn't told about it. I think I found out about it a few days before the surgery and my initial research seemed positive about it. But since then, and like you said, if the mesh is placed outside it has more risk of reoccurring so I'm definitely very glad I didn't go that route. I think I was initially upset because the lapro sounded much less painful.

For some reason walking, as long as it was slow and not going up and down stairs, was pretty painless. But for some reason it seemed to help mentally as well knowing that I wasn’t locked in a chair. Have you been able to do some walking?

No question my friend.

Walking should be fine. It's getting up from sitting too often and doing any lifting or bending takes you backwards. Walking though, if slow and on a non-hilly area seems to be the best medicine. Sounds like you are recovering well.

Did the doctor have to put you to sleep, and was it painful during the procedure?

@@Mannyman2023​​⁠hello. Yes, I was out to sleep. I didn’t feel anything during the procedure. There was some pain after I woke up and getting up or sitting down was very difficult right after. But on a positive note, I feel perfect now and not even a scar!

@jlogbusiness I haven't scheduled my appointment because the doctor said they are not going to put me to sleep because mine is only one direct hernia. I have been reading that people are put to sleep during the procedure. I wonder why I can't get the same treatment

@@Mannyman2023​​⁠I would find another doctor if he will not provide it for you, but it should be your preference. There is no reason to deny a request to be put to sleep. It completely eliminates the stress thinking about it before going in.

I didn't feel like I could fly back until 2 weeks. I had my surgery on a Thursday, and didn't fly out until two weeks after that on the Thursday. Doing things like putting and getting your luggage from the overhead compartment, putting and getting your bag from under the seat in front of you, sitting and standing in that cramped seat if you are not in business class, taking your shoes off if you don't have NEXUS, etc. Things like that are normally not given a second thought but if I would have tried the first week it would have been very painful. Even the second week, I was being careful because I know any strain would still give me some pain. Regarding being by yourself, I would get your groceries sorted before the surgery. Eggs, fruit, fibrous foods like broccoli and almonds. Make sure you have enough for the week so you don't have to worry about shopping. Also make sure you get out and walk. I can't tell you how important that is to keep the blood flowing and improve your spirits. For me walking didn't hurt much so that really helped me.

@@jlogbusiness Thanks for sharing this... Here I am planning a flight on day 4...Might need to look at a flight and airbnb option that can be extended if needed. Sounds like its best to plan for the worst case and hope for the best. Don't know if its allowed to share but who did you goto? I'm going to Boston Hernia, based on research he's the best there is. Doing open mesh Trepp. Feedback says most of his patients are good with advil and tylenol for a few days and thats it.

Yep. That pretty much sums it up well.

@@jlogbusiness At least we took care of it dude!

@@rkbllc thank you for sharing. I think this is a helpful cautionary tale for everyone to listen to. Although I know most can delay and some have never had it repaired and been OK, it is such a common and successful surgery that there is no reason not to get it scheduled as soon as you find out. Thanks again for sharing and keep us posted on how things progress.

@@jlogbusiness Thanks Joe...wishing you the best.

Probably hard to think this way now, but guarantee you in two months it will be like brand new. Just relax, don’t plan on doing anything but resting. Just remember to get out and walk as soon as you are up to it.. I swear that helped me more than anything.

How’d surgery go and how is recovery going?

That’s a good call out. Ultimately you need to ensure that you don’t do damage to the surgical area. Nothing’s more important than that. Then it’s how do you manage the pain to get through those first few days and weeks. Nothing wrong with chilling out for a few days. I’m sure it will take a bit for you do get back up to speed in your running and lifting but for me after 8 weeks I was pretty close to back to where I was before.

Checking in on your recovery. Are you fully back? Also I lived in the Uk for 5 years. Winchcombe in Gloucester.

First of all, congratulations for not having constipation. Almost everyone has that and once they do go, it's hard to push out because of the pain. I think this is somewhat what child birth must feel like. For the swelling and probably numbness, they say it can take up to a year for the numbness to go away and that seems right. Good luck and fast healing to you.

​@@jlogbusiness many thanks.....Yeah that colace twice a day for 10 days starting the day of surgery, helped. I also watched what I ate leading up to and after the surgery especially an intake of lots of fluids mostly water! I'm certain that childbirth or the feeling thereof is much worse.... Lol!!! Especially if we had to endure this for many months as opposed to a week or so!! That's why I have the highest respect for women especially after I had that dreadful cystoscopy!!! I still get the hee-bee-gee-bees thinking of that one 😢! Healing to you and a speedy recovery!!

@@shaunspellman2856what was your diet like?

@@jlogbusinesseggs different ways, turkey or chicken sausage (no nitrates added), lots of water, switched from coffee to tea, limited sugar, watch sodium intake, flavored seltzer water, potatoes (different ways), chicken (different ways), homemade assorted soups with bone broth, my infamous "party on a plate salad", limited to no junk food, lots of fresh fruit including berries (organic if you can), organic apple juice (in moderation), homemade vinaigrette/salad dressing etc .. being a Chef helps!!! I did sprouted bread at times but love a good bagel! Switched the types of oils/butter. Most importantly...... Always read labels/ingredients. Also unsalted assorted nuts and organic almond milk unless I make it!

Oops and fish!!!

I used to live there and in Chicago so would drive back and forth quite a bit.

100 % agree with everything you said. Especially about getting out for a very careful walk. It definitely isn’t good to sit and lay down too much after that first day.

Yes, and btw, I had all the worst swelling/bruising that the surgeon warned me about. Since I had incisions on both sides, the trauma to the groin area was shocking; even though I was warned. Keep moving, rest plenty, apply lots of ice, take your anti inflammation, eat right, and stay regular

@@coreymueller931 how are things going now?

Was you indirect or direct hernia?

I'm doing alright. I'm healed up and full strength; Thankful it's overwith

I didn’t have a lump. In fact I had no symptoms and couldn’t feel anything. The doctor immediately noticed it when I turned my head and coughed as did the surgeon. I watched videos on how to detect and for the life of me I could tell. However I’m a bigger guy so figured maybe if I was skinny I would be able to see it because I did see pictures of those who did have a bump and they were all very thin.

@@nothingness55 I’m sorry you had to go through this. The bloating is probably gas. And I know it will hurt if you try and force the gas out or do a bowel movement. Walking helped me but not the first day. It hurt too much. Small consolation but after a few days it will slowly start getting better.

@nothingness55 I experienced the same but took simethicone for the gas and it's a great help!!! I have the chewable tablet 125mg! Walking also helps! Blessings!!! Also watch your diet!!

Walking 100% helps. What was your diet like?

@@jlogbusiness I ended up feeling a bit better after 8 days. Still some nerve issues. A slight touch is painful but pressing on area is painless. My diet returned after 3 days. But getting out bed those first 8xdays was agony, icing didn't numb the pain, pain medication did nothing so I stopped them after a couple days. The dizziness was caused by anti nausea patch apparently. 1 month out, and I'm 80-90% .

Glad it was helpful!

That’s bad my friend. I got warned about that from my surgeon. But I think I just got lucky. But man the pain those first couple of days was bad.

I didn't swell until many days later! No one told me about that!! My left testicle is still hurting! Had my follow up yesterday and told my Dr and he said it should go away in another week or so but if not call him and he will check me out!!! Also very tender to the touch! Today (day 14) post-op, it's much better. Still tender but not as intense! I had to walk like Fred G. Sanford aka Redd Fox! Best to you!!!

A follow up to my first comment, my surgery was on 06/14/2024. After about 6 weeks after surgery I went back to work, and also started working out. I would say I'm 100%. No pain or discomfort. But I feel more cautious not to get another hernia.

@@shaunspellman2856do you still have any numbness? I still have a little around the incision after close to a year.

@@fidelhernandez2354after a few months and I started lifting? I took it slow. After about a month I was doing what I did before and then some. Before your surgery, was there a noticeable bump where the hernia was and are you still cautious working out?

Thanks for watching!

I will try

Ah yes. I appreciate the notice. It's taken several days in the past so they are getting better.... And thanks for the nice words on the house. My wife isn't a fan though.

It sure is!

The Cleveland route is slightly faster, but the speed traps are abundant. The only ticket I got was coming back through Ohio near Toledo. However, during the winter months, the potholes could really cause damage especially with a car like mine where I have low profile tires. Enjoy going through Canada as well. It is a bit longer, but I enjoy going through the border crossings in Detroit as well as in Niagara Falls. They’re all also some nice restaurants in Fort Erie that I enjoy. The roads are definitely much better. I don’t remember ever running across a pothole in Canada. Plus, I don’t think I’ve ever seen, a dead animal like a deer on the road in Canada. They’re all over the place in the US route.

@@jlogbusiness Nice video. I live in Toronto and whenever the Blue Jays are playing White Sox home games we head out straight to Chicago through Detroit, nice drive, all freeways. We guys go to the ball games, the wives go shopping and pick us up later. Never saw a dead deer, however in several wooded areas there are deer crossing warning road signs, during their mating season. A new 6 billion dollar bridge across the St Clair River between Windsor and Detroit is scheduled for completion, summer of 2025. It's a beauty, lifespan is 100 years. New construction wrinkle. It's nonstop drone coverage with voice over narrations explaining what's going on Neat and interesting.

100%. Having dozens of troopers parked on the road handing out speeding tickets is not the best use of that scarce resource.

@@jlogbusiness , I agree, but looking for DUI's and stuff I totally support but it is almost impossible to do just that.

I think the only solution for that is using somr sort of crowdsourcing just like we use it to find police checkpoints on waze. @@okell8319

Are you in downtown Chicago or in the suburbs? If you are in the suburbs, tray and leave after 9AM and before 11AM. The part below the city all the way to Gary could be bad traffic if you leave after 11. Ideally you would want to leave around 6AM and you will get to NY around 8:30PM EST. The 90 will pretty much take you all the way. You will get to see downtown Cleveland . The Ohio Turnpike is crawling with state troopers so keep close eyes on Waze if you can and ensure you have voice alerts on. For some reason you can get rain storms which are really difficult to drive through. Both slippery and reduced visibility. Especially in the area between Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. Enjoy the drive!

@@jlogbusiness I'm west suburbs and I'm planning to leave by 6 am, also I'm planning to use google maps would you consider that a good option? Thanks for your awesome answer!

@@alfredoarreguin6454 I love Google Maps. I use it locally all the time. However I tried adding police alerts on Google Maps and it wasn't able to. For me (as you can see from how I drive) I need to have police alerts and am only able to do that on Waze. If you pay attention to the speed limits and always stay within those limits no worries at all. I would love your feedback on how Google Maps directs you from the west suburbs. Waze always takes me around the city on the 294. My BMW navigation always recommends going straight through downtown. Both can cause major delays but interested in what Google things. When are you going?

@@jlogbusiness Great I’ll download it and see if I like it more than google; and its telling me to go 290 all the way to 90, I’ll be leaving saturday early in the morning, thanks again!

RUclips is still converting the file. Says almost done. Definitely will be 4K

It's now in full 4K!

Very sad this happened. I wonder if all Delta Sonics have this problem?

Would love to know how you know that. Normally there’s a saying, and for some reason on this trip I didn’t see the welcome to Illinois sign. Help!

Thank! Good to be back.

It was right at the beginning of the drive I think. I had a custom BMW starter button that was installed. I'm not sure what happened or how it ripped off.

I would suggest it is well worth the drive. 😉

@@jlogbusiness it was. I stayed in Niagara Falls, and the falls themself are stunning

Hello. I used to speak Italian and am starting to lose the language. This helps me keep up!

Thank you!

@@jlogbusiness your welcome

@@jlogbusiness what car you were driving

@@treshawnshannon for this trip it was a 2019 BMW 330i xDrive.

Yes. I just figured they were all like that…

Thank you!!

You are 100% correct!

@@jlogbusiness Thank you 😊

Thank you!

Thank you for this detail!

100% agree. I think about that every time Intake the journey.

Yes but peaceful and relaxing.

Aha! You found the error in the video! It was just an editing mistake.

Delta Sonic 1245 E Dundee Road, Palestine, IL 60074.

This store was founded by Hendricks Meijer who was actually born in Hengelo, Netherlands.

@@jlogbusiness I think in the province of Overijssel (with IJ and two letters S, Overisel near Holland in the state of Michigan in the US is derived from it). I say this of Overijssel, because there is a second place called Hengelo in the province of Gelderland (with Arnhem in it).