Comments on: Ventral Hernia Surgery in India With Advanced Operative Techniques

By: Randall R

Randall R — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:40:19 +0000

Not really no.
I had the same surgery last June and I'm still healing. Of course that was because i was retarded and put it off for 5 years so i developed what the surgeon said was called a third world hernia, meaning that the only time they see them is when we go to third world countries where someone has had it for literally decades because they have no surgeon . I was flatly told that "we don't see them like yours in this country". the sack that forms to protect the intestines hung down to my knees when they pulled it out of me. But generally speaking after about 5-6 weeks you are healed about as much as your going to heal. at least as far as the tissue is concerned. Nerves may or may not take longer based on how big it was. But even at 3 weeks you can pretty much do whatever you want as long as it doesn't hurt…at all. Start slow and if you feel any soreness at all stop IMMEDIATELY and take a rest.

By: Steven

Steven — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:29:04 +0000

The thing I do when I experience the incredible chest pain, is to swallow as hot a water as I can. It causes the diaphragm to relax and the stomach withdraws from the tear in it.

By: jamescrowther1234

jamescrowther1234 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:46:48 +0000

mine doesnt but i want it sorted before it does

By: Kenny J

Kenny J — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:50:50 +0000

Two years ago I had major surgery for the repair of an aortal aneurism and two hernias, one hernia was quite severe. I was in hospital for nine days and it took abut six months to regain my strength. Severe pain was never a problem and I have no pain whatsoever now. Any pain I did experence was similar to how you describe it, more like a pressure. I think you should not be unduly alarmed, if the sensation becomes more than just pressure, you should visit your surgeon, he is the only one to give you sound advice. Good luck to you.

By: JonOlvida

JonOlvida — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:21:04 +0000

Wow those of you who say “i hate my life because of my hernia” you need to get over it. I had my hernia removed in april and im perfectly fine O.o Its not that big of a deal to take care of it.

By: Sporezi

Sporezi — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:17:15 +0000

Well, GioFilm, I’m not a doctor but I wish to be a vet (You have to start somewhere, why not just start off with human anatomy?) after I get through high-school and collage, and of course vet school, but I think you should do open. If your doctor is experienced, trust him and let him help you out.

By: GioFilm

GioFilm — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:57:27 +0000

I just went to a doctor yesterday, 150 dollars to look at my problem… I have a hernia on the left side, he recommends doing open surgery instead of laproscopic, since I only have one side, he thinks its a better choice, less complications, anyone else feel this way or opposed?

By: fearghal514

fearghal514 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:18:35 +0000

you don’t. There has to be a pre-existing weakness in the abdominal wall. Heavy lifting, coughing, or any process that increases the pressure in your abdominal cavity then makes the contents protrude out, making the hernia more obvious.

By: slickheldman

slickheldman — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:02:06 +0000

I had hernia surgery when I was about 12 years old and I was released that day after recovery.I had to be on liquid diet/soft foods the day of surgery. I couldn't walk without pain for about 3-5 days (as far as I remember). You may want to just take the week off. Then I was fine. No complications. It is rather routine surgery. Good Luck, everything will be fine.

By: rastasojah

rastasojah — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:17:46 +0000

usually vicodin,percocet hydrocodone lortab.you have to lie still when you get home or it will really hurt.hopefully someone can help you for a few days at least cook meals and don;t forget your pillow when you cough.good luck http://www.setrust.hscni.net/ucht%20services/After_your_hernia_repair.pdf anhttp://www.permanente.net/homepage/kaiser/pdf/42089.pdfd you absolutely have to rest for a couple of days when you get home except to maybe walk to to the bathroom for exercise.and no cooking at all like that other person said apparently they are not up to date with current protocol nor are they compasionate in saying not necessary to have someone to look after you and cook your own meals.everyone likes someone to care for them after surgery