What can I expect after hernia surgery? How long is my recovery?
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Recovery from hernia surgery varies dramatically from one patient to the next. While one patient may have open hernia surgery and have little to no pain afterwards, another patient can have laparoscopic surgery and still develop moderate to severe pain. However, on average, most patients can expect the following overview of recovery after hernia surgery. Learn more by reading our webpage on hernia recovery: www.californiah....
Day 3 now post op had the mesh put in.. and honestly who ever has this surgery coming up, don’t read comments on these videos. Everyone is making it seem like a nightmare . Just take it easy, ice it get up slow don’t do anything crazy and it’s a breeze. ❤
@JABAR, Your advice is good and hopefully patients can relax before their surgery. Thank you, CAHS
What about the scar ? How does it look like
@@mundoomundoo1371 can barely see it , it’s not noticeable at all
@@JABARgaming thank u for assuring me , :)
@@JABARgaming when did u do it ?
I've just had an Inguinal Hernia repair. Operation was successful, as many are, recovering well, feel almost back to normal after 5 days. No issues. Just normal soreness, extreme immediately after and gradually wearing off. Surgeons are fantastic.
Thank you for your comments and sharing your situation.
Mój mąż miał 2 dni temu laparoskopowe naprawienie przepuchliny obustronnej.Z jednej strony wygląda jakby nic się nie zmieniło.Jest grube jak przed operacją.Czy to normalne?Martwie się że mu nie naprawili.Jest obolały chodzi powoli.Bierze cocodamol na ból.Stara się wytrzymać tyle ile może.Prosze o szybką odpowiedź.Dziekuje
I am post-surgery 3 days in, so this video was reassuring and helpful. Thank you.
Travis1991, Good luck with your recovery, CAHS
Hello Dr. Harris. Thank you very much for your informative videos and explanations. You are helping a lot of folk and it's greatly appreciated. I'm a very fit 37 year old male. I've had laparoscopic TAPP surgery with mesh on an inguinal hernia about 10 weeks ago. I was told by my surgeon that I would be able to resume to light jogging after 2 weeks with no restrictions at around 4-6 weeks. I had a decent amount of pain and discomfort during the healing process, did not want to risk anything and only returned to jogging/sports by week 6 once I got pain free. I ran 2, 4 and 5 miles within the first week combined with mobility exercises and light weight training to get some core strength back with no pain or issues. At week 7 I helped a friend move a couch while wearing a lifting belt. Unfortunately a day after I started feeling a every so slight burning sensation that became more intense within a few days. I freaked out and started to feel/press/pull my abdominal area over and over again to look for signs of a recurring hernia. No bump. By doing so I feel like I irritated a lymph or nerv (or scar) from repetitive pressing and touching it multiple times a day. Could the burning/pulling sensation come from that? Could it be scar tissue that is stretching? What are the chances of a recurring hernia and the mesh failing after lifting the couch? I did rest for a week with no change. It's been two weeks now with a burning/pulling sensation. Would you recommend rest or return to light running? Thank you!
Our patients are able to return to full activities after 3 weeks since at that point the strength of the repair is 90%. It would be very unlikely to cause a recurrent hernia at the 7 week mark. Many patients find that they have muscle strains or pulls when resuming activity after taking a long break before surgery and during recovery.
I am very encouraged by your explanation of recovery. I am resting at home from the hernia procedure about 12 hours ago...committed to getting back to strength training being smart about easing into gradual increases over many months...no complications, allow to site to heal.
Rob Cary, Great news. It sounds like you're doing well already. Best of luck in your recovery, CAHS
Swelling is happening in my scrotum, is it normal, the doctor has said that it will be fine if you apply supporter.did this happen to you too
I had open abdominal surgery on 3/22/17 and everything looks good 11 days after the surgery. Not much pain at all and the staples were removed on day 7. I'm really glad I did the surgery. Palmdale, CA
Dan, we're glad that your surgery went so well. Best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists
Hi doctor, i had my operation last week (Umbilical hernia developed in the gym) but my doctor told me that the full recovery time is between 5 to 6 months so i can go back for exercising.....
Plssss call me IAM in palmdale and I have my sergury in 2 days 818-358-9841
Swelling is happening in my scrotum, is it normal, the doctor has said that it will be fine if you apply supporter.did this happen to you too
I started taking the Herbal medication bought from Dr Igho on RUclips, surprisingly it was working Gradually and in 9days everything changed, I am super Excited that you helped me cure my Hernia Naturally & I pray that God bless you Dr Igho for the Goodwork
6th week after operation. The doctors did an amazing job, and I’m glad I’ve got it done.
Thank you for your comments.
Thank you doctor Harris!!! Had my surgery on Feb 12 and couldn't be happier! I hiked 4 miles today and I feel great.
Bluray1080jp, Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you're back to 100%, CAHS
I had one 2 weeks 2 days ago I feel awsome. But I understand the werid explanation now. Does this make sense to you lol??? I had 2 ingeral hernias both sides. Had a robot surgery
I had one 2 weeks 2 days ago I'm great but have that werid feeling. I understand that explanation now. How are you now and does that makes sense
Swelling is happening in my scrotum, is it normal, the doctor has said that it will be fine if you apply supporter.did this happen to you too
I started taking the Herbal medication bought from Dr igho on RUclips, surprisingly it was working Gradually and in 9days everything changed, I am super Excited that you helped me cure my Hernia Naturally & I pray that God bless you Dr Igho for the Goodwork
Brilliant, thank you! This is just the sort of advice I was looking for. I had the surgery yesterday and no advice on caution or expectations was offered by my surgeon.
blueties1, You are welcome. Good luck in your recovery, CAHS
Thank you very very much doctor. This video gave me answers to a lot of questions. I had my bilateral inguinal hernia repaired 5 days ago laparoscopically with a left varicocele surgery as well. I am having pain now. but this video gave me relief. Thank you again
We hope that you're doing well since your comments 2 years ago. All the best, CAHS
Hi sir, pls tell me what were you feeling today after the inguinal hernia repair??
Thanks for the explanation I am on day 2 of recovering from my umbilical hernia repair with a ventral patch mesh.
Apart from being sore it’s all good 👍🏼
Best of luck! CAHS
Hey, I just found out I have to have this done/ventral Hernia surgery and I am terrified lol. How are you feeling and was surgery long?
@@RampageCii I know the feeling but no need to fear the procedure it’s done under general anaesthetics I felt asleep like a baby during the countdown 1-10 .
Best sleep ever since I had a baby oh yes.
As long you have a good recovery from waking up in the recovery room and also non past medical history with comorbidities they are more likely to discharge you home on same day with anti inflammatory (Naproxen) and analgesics ( paracetamol, codeine and tramadol) only recommend advise speak to your doctor about constipation due to analgesics in my case I asked for laxatives. Because during the recovery time at home you cannot afford to be constipated and avoid lifting for a minimum of 6 weeks I hope it helps. C Williams you can do this👍🏼
@@sianiwilliams2002 Thank you do much and I am ready for surgery and ready to be done. Great to hear that recovery went well for you!!
I have my umbilical hernia repair surgery next week. How sore was it on day 1-2 on a scale of 1-10? I hate the idea of being cut there as I've always had a sensitivity to that area.
I’ve had 4 umbilical hernias. I would’ve just had 3 but I got diverticulitis before the third one and they had to do a sigmoid resection that destroyed my abdomen, and the 4th one worked only for a few months and now I need a 5th surgery. But I just wanted to tell you that this is the most informed video I’ve ever seen about this. I know next time I will ice it down whenever I’m ready to get hopefully this last surgery done. The Dr. I had didn’t tell me to refrain long enough on my last surgeries before returning to work. I’m so glad I found this video thank you!🙏
Thanks for sharing your comments.
I m about to do the surgery. That gave me strength. I am a pro athlete and i was afraid that this would be the end.... So happy to hear that in long term i will recover fully. Thank you!
Thank you for your comments. Good luck in your upcoming surgery, CAHS
Man did you have a sharp pain like above the shaft to the right, it feels like im being stabbed every 1 hour or 2 i hope this gos away soon
@@roderickturner4454 Yes. But I understood it due to a bulge. I saw it . Go to a doctor just to make sure you are fine.
@@roderickturner4454how are you doing now? How long did the sharp pain last?
@@one.justice occaisonally at work when i stress it it hurts, i think its gonna hurt for life
Thank you for the insight, Dr., you have been far more help in explaining this process I'm going through, than ANY of the VA Dr.'s I have been treated by.
We hope that you're doing well since your comments 2 years ago. All the best, CAHS
I am from Kenya Africa 🇰🇪I did my laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery 4days ago and am feeling better and great.thanx doc
Thank you for your comments. Good luck in your recovery.
Had open umbilical hernia surgery 2 weeks ago. Just got removed stitches yesterday. Feel comfortable as Do not take too much stress and not thinking too much of outcome. only focus on not stretching things too far. Act according to doctor advice. Am diabetic also. All please Do not hurry for getting back to work or physical activities. Your body demand lot of love from you. So please give it due comfort. Stay blessed!
Zubair, Thank you for sharing your experience, CAHS
Can i ask u pls , what about the scar ? Im worried
Tomorrow it's my operation, thanks for the videos.
Update?
@@reallauradee are you gonna get hernia surgery i took it 3 weeks ago
@@HugoMiRogel . Hello. Was inquiring. Did you have a hiatus hernia repair? Open or laparoscopic? How was recovery? Pain? I'm scared. Thank you.
I did my laproscopic hernia surgery in the last 3 weeks .But still I am having hernia pain. Doctor says wait for a month.what will I do for quick recovery.
I made mine today 10-Oct-2019 at 1100 am😷, and Ouch!! that was painful 😓, have to wait n hold the pain 😩😩
I am 7 weeks post op bilateral inguinal hernia repair, while getting better, having up and down days, I feel at least 3 months. The more I talk to peopl who have had the surgery, 3 weeks is a miracle. I had hip surgery as well and same situation. Why do surgeons mislead on recovery time, I honestly am just trying to figure out the motivation.
Bnols Nols, We hope that your recovery continues to go smoothly and that you are back to 100% in the near future. Although you are correct that every patient is different, about 90% of our patients feel back to normal after 3 weeks. I agree, there would be no motivation for any surgeon to artificially shorten the expected recovery for patients. In fact, it would benefit us more to artificially extend the expected recovery to help reduce phone calls and work for our offices. Best, CAHS
I had a laparoscopic right inguinal hernia surgery two weeks ago and I'm feeling great.Pain is 99 pct gone,swelling is almost gone and I'm holding myself back from starting to exercise lightly in the gym...
How are u nols?
I get mine repaired tomorrow and this is a breathe of fresh air thanks doc
Good luck in your upcoming recovery. Keep us posted on your progress.
I'm 80 years old...very healthy. On March 14, 2022 I had repaired an reoccurring hernia, an Umbilical hernia and an Inguinal hernia with mesh laparoscopic all at one time. This is day 18 after surgery and I have pain in my left side that goes from mild, if sitting or in bed, to excruciating if I walk or when moving out of bed. But, then that stabbing pain goes away and I can walk carefully to at least get some exercise in the house. Taking Ibuprofen every six hours. April 12(in 12 days) is when I do the followup. Had zero swelling in my groin and kept in and my stomach iced for the first few days. Wonder if this is normal healing for the 3 procedures I had and my age...thanks for your wonderful service to those of us who enjoy your advice. David Boccabello
Opn, Having sharp pains and other symptoms is extremely common after any surgery, including hernia surgery. Over the coming weeks/months those pains often resolve and go away. Best, CAHS
Hi buddy just read your post,how are you doing now?
Most excellent sharing of the subject matter. Thank you
Thanks again Richard.
@@andybvt even more important? Get the best Doctor out there. Dr. Harris will do nicely
@@a.l.8618 Yes of course your point is good. To expand on mine, a good doctor speaks mesh fluently. Dr. Harris is all over this subject & is current
@@a.l.8618 I researched the subject having concerns and then I spoke with him in person. He spoke with authority on the subject to my satisfaction. Even after my successful surgery, when I had another question, he invited me down and addressed that in person too. Competent, current, seasoned and just a good doctor. Glad I found him
this is nice and classy doctor has calming voice
We hope that you're doing well since your comments last year. All the best, CAHS
I like the percentage of succeeding
Thanks for taking time to clearly explain the time periods. Well done. I feel better. Nit getting to lift weights is bad but your explanation helps.
We hope that you're doing well since your comments 2 years ago. All the best, CAHS
Thank you doctor Harris. Your videos helped me a lot. I am suffering for hernia about 2 years. & I'm thinking to surgery for this in near future. Thanks again
Had mine repaired 5 days ago. Waited to long had it for about 5 years big as a grapefruit but had no pain was to scared to go through with. But Wednesday the 22nd of this month June it got incarcerated let me tell you that was the worst pain I ever had in my life went to the ER low blood pressure sweating like a dog and dry mouth. They rushed me in emergency because of the low blood pressure they did a CAT scan and that's where they told me it was incarcerated so I'm on the 5th day when they did the incision it was just like a minor pain for about one day I don't have any more pain of the scar where they cut me open the only thing that you go through like 4 days after your testicles swell up and penis and it gets purple and it just feels like your testicles are pulling you but other than that I don't feel any pain thank God for having such a big hernia so I would advise you my friend to go ahead and go through with it it's not all that bad it's all in the mind you'll be you'll be okay I went home the same day. Good luck to you and I hope everything goes good for you oh and I forgot to say just took about 4 Advils that's and can walk with no problem he prescribed me tramadol for paid but no need for it. 🙏
Siam, We're glad the videos were helpful. Good luck in your future surgery, CAHS
Is it ur scrotal hernia lump......
I’m on Day 3 of recovery. I’m already completely off pain medicine. Don’t be scared, friends.
I’m 43, in good health but nothing special.
I had a right side inguinal hernia mesh repair - and during my examination my surgeon detected a weakness on the left too, so he meshed that preemptively. All done in one operation, laparoscopically. My right hernia was slightly higher up compared to the average inguinal, I’m told, but I can’t say whether that really effected my comfort after the operation.
Day 1 is rough - but not unbearable. No need to be worried. I didn’t even need the opioid painkillers. I stuck to a Tylenol + Aleve combo.
Icing is a must. I did 20-30mins on/off for the first 2 days. Helped a lot. Remember to ice your balls too - they swell. I iced in bed right before sleeping, but didn’t do it again until the morning. I had help, but I kept ice packs in a small cooler by the couch, and in another small cooler by the bed for convenience anyway.
Also, get up and walk around the room for a few of the 20mins phases when you’re not icing yourself - walking sooner rather than later has speeded up my recovery significantly. Seriously, do it Day 1.
Diet is super important: you really, really don’t want to get constipated from the painkillers. So for 2 days BEFORE the operation, I ate vegan/vegetarian meals with high fiber.
The afternoon/evening after my surgery, I only drank plain chicken broth (just liquid) with a little fiber powder in it, with salt and herbs, and a handful of saltine crackers. Felt SO GOOD after the pre-surgery fasting. Also has a nice dose of protein in it, which helps.
Day 2, I upgraded to lentil soup with crackers and some peanut butter on wholewheat toast. Felt AMAZING.
I read someone’s advice not to over-hydrate immediately after surgery until you’ve peed. Apparently there’s a risk of the bladder not waking up immediately after surgery, so by drinking too much too fast, they needed to go to the ER to get a catheter. So I did drink some water in the recovery room, but was cautious at home until I peed the first time.
I started taking stool softeners the evening of the operation, and took them again in the morning and evening of Day 2. I also drank a cup of Smooth Move tea each day.
Day 1, I lay down propped up when I wasn’t up and walking. Day 2, I made myself to sit in a regular chair to get myself ready to sit on the toilet.
I had my first bowel movement in the evening of on Day 2, without giving myself an enema, thankfully. However, I had some home ones on hand just in case. Likewise, I had Milk of Magnesia on standby, but so far haven’t needed it.
In short: hydration + lentil soup + stool softeners is a winner.
I’m on Day 3 now. Trying not to get cocky, but I managed to shower fairly comfortably this morning and I’m off pain meds completely.
A couple of other handy bits:
I was very lucky: my surgeon gave me ‘mobile blood clot prevention’ things that are basically compression socks that have a little motor that squeezes your calf every minute or so. I wore them while I was sleeping and I think they’ve been a good addition. But even if you don’t get those, regular compression socks will also do the trick, no doubt.
Also, after my intubation my throat was quite sore and I often had to cough, which is very painful. A throat numbing spray was a great help.
If you have people taking care of you, make sure they take Covid tests and don’t have a regular cough/cold - you definitely don’t want to be coughing or sneezing during your recovery.
And that’s everything so far!
I was so grateful for the accounts and advice I found in places like this, so this is me thanking all you strangers and paying it forward. Truly, don’t be scared - it’s been nowhere near as bad as I feared - you can do it, friends!
Power up!!
Thank you for your comments!
Thank you for this breakdown! I go in tomorrow AM and this really helped me know what to expect ❤️
@@vitaminkatee Hang in there, friend! It ain’t so bad!
How're you doing so far?
@@robyescombe Oh Rob you are so kind to reach out and ask me how I am doing ❤️ I wish I had better news for you but sadly I am in the hospital with Pneumonia!
I had my hernia surgery on Friday the 17th and was sent home that afternoon. I pretty much just dosed and took my pain meds thay night, Saturday day and Saturday night.
But when I woke up Sunday morning I knew something wasn't right as I felt short of breath and had tightness in my chest.
I have an oxygen meter that goes on your finger and when I used it it said my oxygen was only 76 (with 99/100 being the normal range.
So off to the ER I went where the discovered I have pneumonia and admitted me 😩
I am on oxygen and there was some talk about weening me off oxygen and sending me home today but I have since gotten some fluid in my lungs (what is known as a plural effusion) and now we are working to get that cleared up before I can go home.
All of that aside I will say if I was going to recover from a hernia surgery there is no better place to be then the hospital because their beds can raise and lower you (no ab muscles required) and they have all the pain relievers a person could ask for so all in all it's not a bad place to be 😁
🤞 everything clears up soon and I can get outta here and be on the road to a stronger healthier future ❤️
Thank you again for checking in on me!
Thanks for the good video. My doctor's instructions were the same with the exception that he says no lifting, pushing, or pulling more than 10 pounds for 6 weeks.
Gary Pierce, We always encourage following your surgeons advice. Good luck, CAHS
Thank a doc. You talk gives me hope that a hernia can be repaired and your can get back to life
Thank you for your comments.
Thank you Doctor. I’ve had open surgery and this video makes so much sense to me. God bless🙏🏼
Thank you for your comments. Good luck in your recovery.
Had my surgery August 25th, 2020. I was home by 2:30pm of same day with very little to no pain. Walked around a little but just sat on couch most the day. Pain today hovers at about 4 to 5 on pain scale. Using ice to keep inflation down. Took a short walk too. All in all not as bad as I had anticipated :)
BanditBoy, That's great news. Thank you for sharing, CAHS
How are you right now any prablam with mesh
Ok so 2 years later what's the story? You back 100% or what?
Good stuff, TY Doctor. Im glad I found this video..
Cj Gillespie, We're glad you found it helpful. CAHS
Just had my hernia repair this morning. I'm doing okay, hurting but I'm ok. Thanks for the video.
M Czenk, Good luck with recovery! CAHS
How long did it take u to go back to work or lifting heavy
@@davidsanchez4466 Got back to work a month after, multiple hernias. 2 months for lifting.
Very best video on the subject. Well done!
Kelly, Thank you for your feedback, CAHS
I had open inguinal hernia surgery with Dr. Harris and the surgery went smoothly. But my pain finally reduced to a manageable level after 10 days. So expect minimum 10 days to be able to get up from your bed without significant pain. The post op instructions were insufficient and weak, I had to do a lot of internet research to find out why I was running a low grade fever, why my stomach was bloated, and the use of an Enema to help the first bowel movement (what a relief!) Also Lazyboy recliner is a must (better yet to have the one that lift you up), had I known I would have bought a lift chair / recliner before the surgery. days 2-5 were the most painful. Need lots of sleep so I took Advil PM, your body repairs much better if you get sufficient sleep every day.
I am definitely on the road to recovery but it still hurts around the cut/scar area and also when I sneeze or cough after 4 weeks. 4-7 days of recovery is really a marketing ploy, it's more like 4 to 7 weeks for open surgery.
JamesFeiffer, We hope that you are feeling more back to normal by this point. All the best, CAHS
It has been 2 week now since your last comment. May I ask how long did it take you to do things on your own? Because my brother will have his surgery but i need to leave him after 5 days. Will that be enough time for him to be able to do things on his own? Thanks for the help!
JamesFeiffer o
Thanks for the video. My surgeon used a laparoscopic technique w/ mesh and she told absolutely no exercise before 8 weeks, however it’s only been four days and I currently feel almost back to normal. I’d really like to get back to physical activity after 3ish weeks like you described in the video, and I want to know your opinions on this. For reference I’m 18 years old, five foot eleven about 150 lbs.
Bridger Murray, All of our patients are cleared to return to activities at the 3 week mark. However, we would never make recommendations that contradict your particular surgeon. It would be best for your to follow her instructions since she knows what type of technique she used and other factors that no one else would be familiar with. Best, CAHS
Hey, how are you doing now?
Hey how you doing now
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialistse
Thank you Dr. Harris for all the great work you do and for posting this wonderful informative video! You are a blessing to the Earth from God!
We hope that you're doing well since your comments 2 years ago. All the best, CAHS
Had an inguinal hernia surgery today. This helped me a bunch
UniqueHazard, Great, thank you for sharing. Good luck in your recovery, CAHS
hello how's your feeling today?? pls tell me bro... huhu...
I am planning to have congenital inguinal hernia surgery... huhuu
Il never do deadlifts again that’s how I got the hernia in the first place
gezzly72, Some patients prefer to avoid doing heavy activities that they feel contributed to the formation of their hernia. I'm sure that you are able to find a number of other activities that are beneficial to your workout routine instead of deadlifts. Best, CAHS
Me too. Either dead’s or squats but I’m not letting a repair stop me from living life the way I want to. Your repair is probably stronger than what it was before the injury so why not try deads again? We only live once, bro.
Same here! Mine was from dead lifts too. Not doing them ever again. There are plenty of other muscle movements I can do. So pissed I started doing those!
@@brookesmith1550 same, because of the gym lifting I had a epilepticgastri hernia. Surgery done 3week's before. Pain on & off.
Hernias are from your parents, not the weights.
I had a hernia repaired last year, and I STILL have pain. Also, where my mesh is, is rock hard. I've told my doctor about it, and he assures me the distension will subside, and he says the pain is normal. So, I'm going to have pain all the time now? I'm beginning to wish I hadn't had my hernia repaired at all.............
Legalgal12, unfortunately some patients do have chronic pain after surgery, including hernia surgery. There are times when a pain specialist can perform nerve injections in the area to help treat the symptoms. We wish you the best, CAHS
Damn bro... You serious? I just had this done a week ago.
bryant Hernandez ,
*how do you feel?*
From The Westside With Love I feel perfect, not gon lie. I feels no pain at all. I been back to the gym and i honestly haven't felt no pain. So far so good.
tell us more, I have a week after operation, when exactly you start gym and how heavy is your weigh
Going to have a hernia surgery in a couple days. Thanks for the advice, will update when it's finished.
Good luck with your surgery. -CAHS
Nearly 5 months after my inguinal hernia surgery I’m in more pain than before the surgery 🤷♂️ have to go back to the surgeon. Was off of work for 6 weeks. Didn’t lift anything heavy for 8 weeks total. Thanks body!
Thank you for sharing your situation.
Hi John, how are you feeling now? I also done right inguinal hernia surgery 6 month ago but suddenly since 4 days ago I am having stomach pain near surgery area. My pain is in both side burning and upper stomach pain.
operated my hernia finally after 11 years using mesh method and all I can say that I was an idiot for not going earlier after 3 weeks I can ride my bike normally. So all I cn say if you got hernia and you re scared of operation, go do it right away recovery is fast and operation is nothing to be scared and after operation you fell good: So to everyone having hernia fix it and go on with your life its no big deal trust me
999momak, Thank you for sharing your experience with our other viewers. I'm glad you are already back on your bike and feeling back to normal. All the best, CAHS
Thanks I needed a pep talk badly! Going in the morning.
thank you I will go in 2 months ( you help me very much ) so scared ( god bless you ) and your post is very good. once again thank you !
Did they put u to sleep for the operation, I'm scared my is in 3 months😫
@@lydslilly372 Lolz...hi I did mine 4 days ago at Sao Paulo Brazil.. Open surgery.. The first day I felt no pain cause the anesthesia.. even after gaining back total body movements (I lost movements from waist down)
Had my surgery on Monday, since then I find it extremely painful to get out of bed and stand. There are times where I manage to make it to the bathroom only to not use the restroom. I’ve had a vasectomy before and this pain outweighs that by 10. Any tips on getting moving about? It’s extremely painful so far, almost unbearable.
Cory, Pain in the first few days is extremely common. Ice, Tylenol, Advil and opioids as needed is what we recommend to our patients. We hope that by this point a week and half after surgery that you're feeling much better. Best, CAHS
How are u now
What a informative, encouraging and useful video for those who need it. Thank you
Glad it was helpful, CAHS
I took my hernia open surgery 3 weeks ago and i will recommend take rest put ice on the zone and wait month and half or two, i still have pain when i cough or when i climbing the stairs if you dont take care of yourself nobody will do
Bud Dealcor, You are very right in that ice on the area of the hernia surgery is one of the best things you can do after your surgery. Not only does this reduce swelling and bruising, but it also acts to greatly reduce your pain during those first few days. Some patients who use a lot of ice, can avoid taking excessive amount of pain killers during the first 2-3 days after surgery. Thank you for your advice to our other patients, CAHS
Ive had open right hernia surgery last year , recovery was a breeze. Walked right out the hospital. Then had surgery on the left this past Jan 7th which the doctor said i had both a direct and indirect hernia. This one has been a struggle. The burning sensation is sometimes unbearable.
ThePrince, Thank you for sharing your experience. We hope that with more time the left inguinal hernia recovery will continue to improve. Best, CAHS
2 diferent hernias telling you that making something wrong. Change lifting technique, make slow progres excersizes for strenghten you core...
watched 10 vids, heard 10 different things. im 3.5 weeks after umbilical mesh repair and back at work but not goin crazy. gonna wait another 2 weeks for gym at least
Mark, we always recommend following your particular surgeons instructions for exercise after hernia surgery. Our patients are cleared to return to all activities, lifting weights and other heavy exercising 3 weeks after their surgery. Best, CAHS
Phil Mc Racken hi , I had my inguinal hernia repaired open surgery 9 weeks ago and my power & cardio isn't back where it use to be, could run 4.5 miles easily, I'm drained after a bath now☹️
California Hernia Specialists: Specialty Care for Hernia Repair . Hi any advice Doc ?
@@leenel5661 how is it now?
It was solacing..now I am stronger to go for the surgery. Thanks
Zia, We're glad you are recovering well, CAHS
I'm in my early 60s.. In decent physical condition. Just had this surgery 3 weeks ago. Six weeks before hernia surgery, I had to have an emergency abdominal surgery. It was related to the hernia.
Anyhow, I've had hernia repair done. Smooth sailing so far.
Thank you for your comments.
What kind of pain were you in for the abdominal hernia? I have inguinal hernia 3 months ago and have a little bit of stomach pain is why I’m asking
Best video going round thank u
We hope that you're doing well since your comments 3 years ago. All the best, CAHS
What do you consider to be the first day? Is that the day of the operation or the day after? Specifically, I am around 72 hours into recovery, and I was wondering if that is considered day three, or day four?
We hope that you're doing well since your comments 3 years ago. All the best, CAHS
Just had my surgery today. Feeling sore and some pain getting up and down. I had an inguinal hernia. For my first surgery ill say its not to bad I went all day without pain meds only so I can see how bad it hurt. I give the pain a 5 on a 1to 10 scale. When relaxing barley and pain. I got my surgery right away while my hernia was small. So anyone going to surgery you will be ok. Your just going to take a nap and wake up. My surgery was 1hr and 22 min long. So hope this helps first day post opp and im feeling ok. Be careful moving have help.
Thank you for sharing your comments. Good luck in your recovery.
This particular video is soothing for me
Thank you ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
trust me to be in the 1% that has a hernia again but to finish it off I have two.. 6 months after operation
grant bond recently I had surgery of hurniea kindly give me some tips for early recovery
Hello arshad.
One of the biggest tips I can give it not to lift anything heavy or any sudden movements as I found out and the mesh had teard into 2 different places..
I currently wear a metal braced corset which I will wear for life that helps deal with the pain from the adhesions.
Try and keep eclxercising as much as you can but only gentle exercise. Try not to stretch much in the abdominal area. Sleeping with a pillow arched in my abdominals seems to work well as I don't have any abdominal muscles.
grant bond Thanks a lot but it's the 3rd day of surgery and still feeling pain inside and my right side paining alot
You will be feeling pain from it for another few weeks until all inside has healed back together. It will be another week or two until better
I was in hospital for a month with mine and I still feel the pain today.
grant bond I am service engineer mechanical side in a company and we are working on compressor so for how much time I prevent the weight lifting and if lifting then how much the weight
I need a abdominal hernia surgery really bad but am very afraid, my sister resides in California and I'm thinking about coming there for my surgery, please help with more information. God bless you Doctor
Sara Boneschans thank u sweetie I have faith God will be with me and bless me.... my sister is an anesthesiologist btw
Mellonde, we wish you the best. We would be happy to see you in our office. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
California Hernia Specialists: Specialty Care for Hernia Repair ....i will be calling you soon, I'm in Florida but will be in California soon
Hey Mellonde. Im a 37 year old male. I am a weight lifter and weigh about 275lb. I just had the hernia repair yesterday so im on day 2 of recovery. Pretty painful right now but should get better with every day. Absolutely nothing to be afraid of.
bigal I absolutely appreciate you very much for this comforting information. safe and speedy recovery for you brother
Great video! Thanks for the reassurance Doc.
Any time.
I’m post surgery day 2 with mesh, I haven’t even taken any pain medication! Just having a little bit of trouble getting off the couch and out of bed !
Day three slow walk up his shop to have a coffee 😊
Thank you for sharing your comments. It sounds like you are having a smooth recovery.
I’ve just had my third hernia surgery. My most recent was a prevascular hernia. I’m in a lot of pain involving my hip, and groin. This latest surgery is higher than my last femoral hernia repair.....and I have a huge long line of scar tissue. I’m full of mesh, because of previous repairs....and after a week, I’m still in terrible pain. #IHATEHERNIAS
Btw...I’m female, and I’m slim! This should not have happened to me lol!
Pommie bears, Femoral hernias are much more common in women, and often in very thin athletic framed women. We're not familiar with the term 'prevascular hernia' but we hope that this past surgery will be your last for hernias. Good luck, CAHS
Why are your repairs failing? I'm doing my first soon as that is the biggest fear, failing repair!
Thanks a lot Dr. ........ it's really useful for me cause before 10 days I got my surgery of hernia by laparoscopy ....
sourabh rai were u afraid? how long did the surgery take?
Mellonde, most straight forward laparoscopic hernia repairs take anywhere from 20 minutes, to 60 minutes. I hope your surgery went well.
How has your experience been since? Does it bother you at all?
California Hernia Specialists: Specialty Care for Hernia Repair sir i have inguinal hernia on right side after surgery my doc put white under pamts type underwear its very hard on the day one when they put it on me its very tide and hurts on the cutting line i removed 4 hours later i done the right thing but under the cutting line i have skin pop up like when smash hammer on someone head the head pop uo where u get hit is tjis normal and healing or after operation every hernia have same thing the under skin pop up its good or not and can i walk in home just take resty its my day three after surgery llease tell me its a humble request
Jawad Rock, all of our patients have some swelling under the incision for weeks and months after surgery. Usually by 1-3 months, most of the swelling should be gone. What you are describing sounds as best we can tell, normal. Good luck, CAHS
This is great advice and consistent with what the surgeon has told me.
Tomorrow is my hernia surgery
Debbie, Good luck with your surgery today and keep us posted, CAHS
Had surgery 10 years ago, open with mesh, no problems since. Recovery very fast in gym 4 days after surgery lifting a max of 50 lbs on all machines. This is the only surgery everyone should have period.
Bob Wagner, Thank you for your comments on your surgery and recovery. We're glad you are participating in all your normal activities after surgery 10 years ago. Best, CAHS
I'm surprised you didn't make a comment about lifting 50 lbs 4 days after surgery. I lifted 100 lbs after 6 days and unlimited after 10 days. I had the surgery in Cleveland be Dr Grischkan. His recovery plan is to take one week to return to all activities. He used a modified Shouldice method with mesh. The recovery requires walking 4 hours a day, starting the day of the surgery. In the first 2 1/2 days after surgery I walked 26 miles, all of it pain free, I could walk at a fast pace. All inguinal hernias should be done with this method the recovery is incredible.
@@44couples Idont believe your story from 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this informative & helpful vid. Seeing my surgeon the week after next after being admitted to A & E (I'm in the UK) with an incarcerated indirect inguinal hernia & have never felt agony like it in my life. They initially gave me morphine for the extreme pain which ironically relaxed me & the fascia and the incarceration resolved & then I was discharged awaiting a surgical intervention. I had a follow up ultrasound which confirmed the initial diagnosis. Thanks again Dr for the vid as hearing you explain the process is helping my anxiety somewhat.
Will, Good luck in your upcoming surgery. All the best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists hi doctor I'm done of the surgery inguinal hernia dn after found a verry little cough is it dangerous?
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Thanks guys, had my surgery Tuesday just gone & steadily getting there. I still feel like I've been kicked by a horse and the bruising is spectacular & not just on the incision site. I did a 24 hour water fast yesterday which seemed to accelerate in decreasing my swelling especially in my abdomen.
@@willmcallister8464 hi bro.. Which surgery you had. How you feel now..?
This gives me hope, I am only on day 12 with robotic mesh surgery and I am climbing the walls wondering how I can wait 6 weeks to resume anything. I don't feel anything other than extremely minor discomfort, so I have been doing some elliptical work as well as minor movements (bicep curls, triceps) with 10 pounds dumbbells. It makes alot more sense that by week 3 I should be able to start resuming normal activities starting light. It never made sense that a generic blanket statement of 6 weeks, nothing more than 10 to 20 pounds would apply to everyone. Previous to my hernia surgery, I was working out 6 days a week so surely I am different than an 80 year old who is overweight and never works out? Yet, they would get the same generic advice from their doctors. Ridiculous if you ask me.
Thanks for your comments. Good luck in your recovery.
Great explanation and definitely doing this. This will be my second hernia surgery which is a repair to the first one because unfortunately I was not able to take care of it correctly due to having a 3 year old and a new born at that time. But I'm planning to do the minimal activity I can in order to recover. I miss playing soccer so much!
Thank you for your comments.
Day one, i am sore as heck, but i'll live. last night i had the sweats, and vomited, i guess thats common in smokers, but i felt great afterwards, and even found a good position to sleep.my hernia was about an inch over my belly button, no mesh, just a few stitches.I am 56, and this was my very first operation...because my blood pressure was so high, nerves i believe, they put me under and i didn't even know it. I am so glad they did it that way....all i remember is them saying, we're just giving you some oxygen. they were excellent, every single one of them..and that made it so much better.so glad i had this done.every experience will be different, so don't go by me, this is just my experience.
Thank you for sharing your comments.
One week after my surgery and I'm already feeling great, the pain is 85% gone already.. go for it don't be scared
Thank you for sharing your comments. Good luck in your recovery.
I'm on day one of inguinal open mesh surgery, I woke up after surgery sore, pain was mild but they put a tube in your throat while you sleep, so you feel like you gotta cough once awake, advice avoid coughing, that was painful like 6 out of 10. I read so much variety of reports I was afraid this would feel like hell, so far its mild, it's like a sore muscle. Just be careful getting up and down. I am taking the pain meds and plan to go for 3-4 days. So far surprised how mild pain is. Will update some other time on how I'm feeling
Day 2: today was more painful to get up but not crazy bad, laying down felt the same, just go slow with getting up and down, and use an ice pack.
Thank you for your comments. Good luck in your recovery.
Straight to the point in plain language I had surgery March 6th
Thank you for your comments. Good luck in your recovery.
How long before the pressure eases up ?
35 hours post-surgery: constant pain while laying down on bed. Can barely walk to the bathroom. I hope it'll get better!
Lino, Pain always improves after the first 2-3 days. Best, CAHS
Thanks for answering. I am on my 5th day and I can already walk up to 2000 feet per day and drive. I didn't imagine I would heal that fast! I hope I will feel even better by next week. OSG: how is your post-surgery recovery going?
@OSG 17 I've had tradizional cut. I took 5 days Augmentin since the night before the operation. I can do walking and other easy things. I can get through the day without so much trouble. Please may you let me know about your recovery
I’m in the same boat right now mine was yesterday had an open mesh hoping my pain goes away like yours did thanks for sharing
Thank you for always sharing doc❤❤❤
Thank you for your comments.
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists You're welcome💜💜💜
A very informative and knowledgeable video. Thanks
Irfan Khan, We are glad that you found the videos helpful and informative. All the best with your hernia, CAHS
A reputable doctor did Liposcopic surgery on my hernia two years ago. He said activity as permitted, which was a big mistake ,over two years later I still have inflammation in my right testicle on my right side. Testicle is 10 times larger than my left side testicle. I told my PCP both years during my routine physical and they just ignored and dismissed it. .🤷🏻♂️
Is this something that will be with me permanently? 😮
This surgery is no joke and from what I experienced recovery time should be a long time !
Thank you for your comments.
Thanks Doc.
Will I ever heal though ?@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists
I’m nearly at 3 weeks….after 2 weeks I could start moving around. But still get sore stomach and still get tired.
Barsixful, Thank you for sharing your experience. All the best in your recovery, CAHS
Wow, 3 weeks Seems short. As an oral surg, we always have said 6 weeks on big bony procedures. I have always said that this was overkill, but soft tissue and muscle repair must occur sooner than I think
Baker, Thank you for your comments, CAHS
I have this huge hernia after having tumours removed on both kidneys in march of 2013. The hernia has gradually gotten worse. I was split open from the middle of my nipples to just below the belly button. Seems that absolutely all of the stomach muscle has drawn to each side allowing all of my intestine to flow out. I use a hernia belt whenever I leave the house. An operation would be a big ordeal I gather, but living like this is very problematic as well.
Hasekdom, we understand. Living with large abdominal hernias can be a difficult ordeal. We wish you the best, CAHS
I had something similar after major abdominal surgery...pls repair with mesh.. at least your intestines don't keep coming out...very painful operation but worth it..
Had my surgery today at 11:45am and jokingly asked the doctor if I would make my 3pm t time. He laughed and said no but I did get a doctors note saying I could use as many mulligans as I wished 3 weeks after surgery! What a great doctor!
Teachertimm, That's a great idea and one that we will implement immediately. Thank you for the suggestion, CAHS
Great Video. Very clear & specific.
Glad it was helpful!
I had to umbilical hernias fixed at once, and I would do it all over again. It wasnt fun, but it wasnt terrible at all. It also depends on how soon after the discovery you have the surgery. The longer you wait, its likely the more difficult your recovery will be.
Thank you for your comments.
How I wish we had doctors like you in our country who can perform the surgery. Had this hiatal hernia for 8 months now and everyday is a struggle😔 My life was never normal again.
Mrs. Canophilia, Thank you for your comment. We hope you are able to get help soon, CAHS
I had a double (one above my belly button, one below) hernia repair surgery, using mesh to repair my hernias on Oct 10th. It's now Dec 22 and I'm hurting as bad as I ever did before. The pain is horrible right this very second. I have been very careful since surgery. No lifting more than 15 lbs, no riding dirtbikes, no physical activities of any kind. I'm hardly able to do my job properly and its just a retail job. I am experiencing the same pain I had before the surgery. Very frustrating.
Jordan, We're sorry to hear about your pains after your hernia surgery. By the 2 month mark most patients should be 100% recovered and back to their normal activities. Without knowing more details we would suggest that you see your hernia surgeon to get advice on what might be causing your pains. Best, CAHS
Hey man, how is it going now after a year?
How r u now?
Still weak and in pain at week 5. Doctor said for me to not lift more than a gallon of milk until I see him again which will be at week 7. This is due to abdominal swelling and pain that popped back up. So it all depends on the person and how extensive the surgery is. I also had revision surgery from old mesh along with the new hernia repair. Hernia nearly as big as my fist.
Brenda, It sounds like you had a successful surgery and are seeing your surgeon again in 2 weeks. Hopefully you will be cleared to return to normal activities. Good luck, CAHS
I’m 70 years old and had my Inguinal hernia surgery two days ago. I’m thinking that my complete recovery will be slightly longer than 3 weeks but I am hopeful that it won’t be much longer than that.
Jeffrey, Thank you for sharing and please keep us posted on your recovery, CAHS
Please get rid of the music. Your expertise is enough, sir.
Thank you for your comments.
I keep getting pulled groin muscle around my ingual hernia surgery , went to Surgeon , Urologist basically says it will heal eventually. I'm 3 months after my Surgery. Pain is getting old
Rick, Pulled muscles are very common. We hope that you get better soon. Best, CAHS
Thank you for being concise, this is the best video that summarize what to expect after hernia surgery. I had my inguinal hernia surgery for about 8 weeks, I was feeling great up till 3 weeks and I was told my my doc to it is ok for me to walk, now I have discomfort feeling around the groin area, I have no swelling or anything just discomfort and sometimes pain, I’m too scared to go get checked hoping this is normal. I stopped doing my daily walking which is terribly impacting my daily life routine. I just hope this is a common feeling and nothing wrong is happening. 🙏
Im also in your same position. Was feeling great and started to exercise and now I have pain just like before the surgery
@@NightFury7 sorry to hear. Did you get any feed from your doctor?
Dr. H Ahmed, Having soreness when resuming activities after hernia surgery is not uncommon. With more activities and time those symptoms usually resolve quickly. Thank you for sharing, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists thank you so much. Have a great day!
@@dr.hahmed1200 how are you now
Im relieved to hear this
Thank you for your comments.
It's good to hear this. I have a consultation soon to have a umbilical hernia repaired. All the other videos I've watched all all gloom and doom. They all seem to suggest you will be worse after the surgery than before getting the surgery. I was pretty much giving up on getting it fixed and live with the hernia. I'm very active and don't want to live the rest of my life in pain.
Retiredsearge, Good luck with your upcoming surgery, CAHS
seems recurrence is when people go cycling or gym right after 4-6weeks post of instead of waiting 12weeks ....and full recovery is NOT 4wks at all as some US doctors say.,....its more like 6 MONTHS before FULL mesh hernia recovery...
Thank you for your comments.
Thanks for all the free advice. I'd consider your clinic, but I'm an expat in China - you're a bit far away. I have my surgery coming up in about 2 weeks. I hope that all goes well.
We hope that you're doing well since your comments 2 years ago. All the best, CAHS
Not so true, don't stay inside and sitting down, lesson 101, stay moving around as much as possible, without overdoing it. If you relax resting and sitting down, if and when you go to get up or move, your in serious pain and danger. So keep moving around
Thank you for your comments.
After inguinal hernia open surgery my surgery side testie goes above near height of penis and bcz of i feel swelling on above side ...after 3 to 4 hour my testie comes below and swelling goes away .its happen in the morning when i come from morning walk and do pooping..wt is the reason ??. I have checked my doctor he checked my hernia by his hand and said .its ok..it has been 56 days of my surgery.
It's not clear exactly what would be causing that, if anything.
Had the surgery just over a week ago (keyhole), now my hernia was quite (large 2.5" hole in my abdominal wall)
I am more mobile now, but still playing it careful as I am carrying extra weight my chances of recurrence are higher so longer rest period for me. Overall, it's not terrible after the initial few days
Thank you for your comments and sharing your experience.
I'm getting left side ingunal surgery on the 19th September, open surgery with mesh inserted and dreading it like you wouldn't believe, it's the pain after and recovery and the thought of any complications after, really not looking forward to it but needs to be done before the hernia get any worse.
Did the same exact surgery two weeks ago, getting on well but mesh is being accepted by my body. It has a burning sensation by this is just the tissues growing around the mesh to hold it in place firmly. You we'll be sedated you won't feel a thing until afterwards. About a week after you will be fine ✌🏾💯
@@kauseofficial thanks for your feedback on your surgery, what was your pain like when waking up after?
Thank you for your comments Kause, We agree, most patients have a very good outcome after surgery. Good luck with your surgery, CAHS
I had it Monday. Had some pain. Mostly getting up. The major problem was going to the bathroom. By day 3-4 getting up was getting easier. But by day 5 I still could not poop. My arse actually hurt more than the surgery. I felt bloated and not very hungry. I got some laxative and stool softener. They said not to push. I had to every time I stood up I felt like I had to go. After going I feel much better all around. Surgery is not as bad as what I see on here. My brachial plexus was a lot worse.
@BlitzBobby, Thank you for sharing your situation, CAHS
I’m day 1 and this is horrible. These pain killers aren’t even working
Good luck in your recovery. The pain usually is the worst in the first 1-2 days.
Ok bowl movements after a hernia surgery. Should people automatically start with a stool softener after surgery then if needed go to a laxative, then an enema if necessary? Could those meds be combined and for how long should people take these bowl movement helpers if you will? I doubt push it real good should be an option. If no luck after how many days would be considered serious? Thanks.
We strongly recommend patients starting to take stool softeners before and after their surgery to avoid constipation.
Thanks! Just translated to my Mom to Hungarian! She is having a surgery on 8-18-2022x
GyK, We hope that your mothers upcoming surgery goes smoothly, CAHS
@California hernia specialist i still feel a burning sensation at where the surgery was done after 2months
We let our patients know that they can expect occasional burning, pulling, pinching, tugging and other slight symptoms for weeks and months after surgery. These usually improve with time and eventually resolve completely.
Its a relief when he says ur free
Kurt, All the best in your recovery, CAHS
Wish I had found this video right after my surgery, instead of nearly 3 weeks afterwards. I would have taken things a little slower than I did...
MikeBear1231, I'm sure that you are still healing well without any issues. Most surgeons provide recommendations to their patients so if you were able to follow those instructions, we're sure you're doing well. Good luck, CAHS
Me too !
I just had an umbilical hernia surgery it’s been over two weeks and a half but I feel lump