I am sorry to hear of your problems following hernia surgery repair. As I have mentioned, I am unable to offer professional advice on this platform - period. However, I can discuss some concepts: 1. Do all inguinal hernias require repair? I find that the dynamic ultrasound often overcalls a hernia, the fatty lump type (abdominal lining fat protruding). I would not typically operate if patient has no symptoms and no obvious lump. Lastly, there is a natural fatty lump with the sperm tube (lipoma of the cord), this does not need an operation, however, during an inguinal hernias repair it is quite likely to be removed by the surgeon, because it may cause a bulge. 2. Do small inguinal hernias cause symptoms? These can, but typically it is dragging and burning pain during or after activity. Pelvic origin pain due to other causes is very common and needs to be explored. Hernias that do not cause symptoms in men can be observed safely, until they do cause symptoms. 3. Do pain symptoms settle over time after hernia repair? Yes, the great majority of post operative pain settles within 6 months. One has to ask what is the disability after six months? Is it mild, moderate or severe? Trying to localise origin and cause of pain is crucial and complex (as I have tried to explain in my video). 4. Is it possible to have an early recurrence, after an adequately placed mesh laparoscopically? Yes, the mesh may crinkle/ crease or move even if placed adequately , this is quite rare in the hands of experienced surgeons. 5. Should you attempt open re operation for post operative pain arising from laparoscopic repair for recurrence? The risk of losing blood supply to the testicle and other complications rise with each operation, the benefit is unpredictable at best, unless someone truly has a symptomatic inguinal hernia (which was inadequately treated). Performing a neurectomy (division of skin nerves) will cause a patch of numbness, BUT if the presumed nerve entrapment is at a deeper level, it may not address the pain element. As you can see, this is a complex area and trying to find answers is fraught with difficulties. Good luck!

I am so sorry to hear that. As I explained, patients with pre operative severe pain that does not fit the typical pain associated with hernia (dull ache, dragging and burning type pain, worse on activity) are at a high risk of post operative pain. I really hope you find respite - Good luck!

2 to 3 hrs mine was ez and painless

My sincere best wishes and prayers. Please find a specialist centre that is experienced in dealing with NETs.

Me too and the diagnosis is acute pancreatitis but mild.. hospitalized for 1 week

Hi Karen call your surgeon Im 56 years old and my surgery was on Nov 5 after that the first day only takes liquid and the second day star little by little with solids and taken vitamins :Feosol Bifera Iron Hip&Pic -vitamin E 400 IU- vitamin B-12 2500mcg - vitamin D3 5000 IU . My Dr tells me if I have simponts don't wait go to ER ,that what I did because my pressure is very high, they take care very well, I hope you recover soon ,this work for me I'm not a Dr. Just my experience good bless you 😊

@franciscatrujillo8048 hi, thank you! I ended up in the hospital for 5 days. Infection and build up fluid around my liver. They put a drain in me. Filled me with antibiotics in my IV. It was crazy. I'm starting to finally feel better and taking it slow with food. Each day getting a little stronger. Still have some pain where my liver is. Using Castor oil packs with heating pad, helps a lot. I heard about tsking high doses of D and bile salts. Thank you for taking the time to write me. I hope your doing good with your surgery. It's not been an easy one for me. But now on the road to recovery! God bless you always ❤️