Hernia surgery recovery healing
Common Questions and Answers about Hernia surgery recovery healing
hernia-surgery
I was diagnoised in 1997 w/ breast cancer, bilateral masectomy/saline implants. I've had to have several implant replaced over the years along w/ surgeon dissatisfaction, so I was ref. to new surgeon & suggested tram surgery.
Hi , I had a hiatus hernia for 10 years and am in recovery from a repair ( key hole surgery ) to the hernia. Prior to the surgery I suffered with heart burn, waking up coughing acid reflux vomit, pain in my stomach ( over the diaphragm), bloating to the stage where I looked like I was 7 months pregnant, weight gain, wind and gave up alcohol, spicy foods and chocolate due to acid reflux.
ve had a hydrocele surgery at the age of six, left side inguinal hernia surgery at the age of 10, and a right side inguinal hernia surgery at the age of 24. My right testicle have been attached closer to my body since my hydrocele surgery and I can clearly remember how uncomfortable it felt to have such an abnormal position of your testicle. After 20 years, I still feel some discomforting pains (on my right testicle) when exercising.
What do they do in an open nissen fundoplication, recovery time, food to eat after, i know a long term healing is expected anywhere from 8-12 weeks.
I am scared to say the least. Especially with the second repair, paraesophagael Hernia with Mesh. Has anyone been through this before, what should I expect when I wake up after surgery, etc.
Thanks so much. I am having all of this done rather soon.
Hi My sister has just had surgery for a hiatus hernia (360 degree wrap) but is very distressed as no-one (even the hospital) seems to be able to tell her about an aftercare. i.e Diet, what she should be eating after however many days and what to expect etc. When will she be able to do normal things etc.. Can anyone help please,.....
My tram was performed May 07. I was out of the hospital in 4 days, but then again, my surgery was textbook pretty. I kissed my plastic surgeon goodbye this past Nov/Dec.
If all goes well, 6-8 weeks from surgery to be able to lift things heavier than 5 pounds. If they don't do the nipple during surgery, after the 8 weeks, it'll be 4-6 weeks for nipple recovery enough to tattoo the areola, the 4 more weeks for that heal. That's the only "pain" after the intial healing.
This can be repaired through surgery. Recovery time varies depending on the size of the hernia, the technique used, age and presence of underlying medical condition. However, a hernia can recur up to several years after repair. I hope this helps. This link may be helpful: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/inguinalhernia/#diagnosis
Take care and best regards.
I was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation on August 19th, I had decompression surgery on sept the 4th. Recovery is going well. I have had a few headaches since the surgery and omg yesterday's was very bad! Since surgery, the back of my head is numb from ear to ear, and from the bottom to the top of my head!?!? The numbness on the back of my head feels like it spreads to the top of my head one day and then is just on the back of my head the next.
This was my second surgery (first... removal of ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids). My recent surgery was also to repair a small hernia and removing bowel adheshions (scar tissue). Both are believed to be a result of my first surgery - possibly returning to work and daily activity too soon.
I have 2 questions?
First, what is a recommend timeframe to resume daily activities (I.e.driving,etc.). My tentative return tobwork dare isn't until July.
And...
Hey ladies, and to anyone reading this! I'd like to ask a question that's been worrying me, and at the very end, I've included an update on my recovery from an ovarian cyst removal via laparotomy, re-opening the sutures due to a complication, and my new best pal, the KCI Wound Vac!
Has anyone gone through an incisional hernia from a laparotomy? If a small one forms, does it progress fairly rapidly to a full-blown one with a noticeable bulge produced?
Good news is that I'm recovering very well/quickly from my laparoscopy 11 days ago.
In fact I feel soooo much better with my cysts gone (I can bend again! breathe again! no more back pain!) that I'm anxious to get back into working out again (which I haven't been able to do much of for over a year due to pain).
My (very laid back) doctor gave me the all clear to resume all normal activities. But I'm still concerned about doing too much too soon.
Incisional pain subsides gradually over the first month post-surgery. Many patients report a sensation of numbness on the left side of their chest which results from the dissection of the internal mammary artery. Some patients can barely wear a shirt for a few weeks following their surgery due to a hyperesthesia over their sternal skin. Fortunately, all these malaises subside within 1 or 2 months post surgery.
Hello - I have a fatty tissue hernia that is moderately painful creating a little lump above my belly button. The doctor has told me this will eventually resolve itself and I don't need surgery as long as I'm careful with my activity and keep a heat pad on my hernia to help the tissue dissolve faster. Is there anything else I can do to help that fat dissolve or my muscles heal faster and stronger?
The healing process after an inguinal hernia repair takes 8 to 12 weeks. to complete Because the surgery involves ligaments and is often a somewhat bloody procedure, it takes a lot of time (a week or 2) for the swelling to go down. Meantime, for at least 8 weeks you are not to lift anything heavier than a cup of coffee, and do not allow yourself to get constipated (straining is bad).
Recommended
