So which would be recommended for no arch heavy guy working in concrete in boots? Carbon or green? Wanting support to keep ankle from rolling inwards. Thanks.

Will this work for Hyperkeratosis? I use Urelia 50 but i wonder if this cream will do the same

thankyou Sir

Why can't we hear from real people that's not paid or been given these to make a review

I get hard skin on my left heal only. I always used a cutting knife to carefully remove it. I will try one of those.

Thanks Dr Dave Ive been following you since your first surgery great video as always!! You look great btw. I had my surgery late October still have limitations and things im afraid to try cause I’ve paid for it in the past like lifting things too heavy. But I also have lower back issues and hip labrum tear. So maybe some of yhe pain may be coming from those issues. I was reading one of the other comments and it said your wife tells you to stay positive and that’s absolutely right. Pain can play with your mind even level 1 or 2 but having family support is awesome and helps tremendously. God bless!!

As I am 77 and do have kidney issues etc. I am keeping an eye on my feet, this video is my kind of video, strait and to the point.

I'm on day 2 and doing pretty well. Sounds like your pain was worse than what I'm having. Mine is no where near what I expected.

Interesting video. I had (open mesh plug & patch modified technique) surgery self funded nearly 10 months ago as elective surgery here in UK is pretty poor at moment (1+yr wait minimu) besides paying into the system for 36 years. I had a 1cm indirect inguinal defect and a lipoma (which was removed) I'm 54kg 52 years old and at the time of hernia was running about 30+ miles a week. After surgery it was painful for about a week or two I stated walking the next day and within a few weeks was up to about 5-7 miles a day. It was 6 weeks before I started running again which was gentle and short for a week or two and kept to no more than 3 miles at an easy pace for 6 months before any speed work or longer distance and even now not gone below a 6min mile pace other than the odd short interval session. I also find doing shorter runs more often instead of longer runs seems to help things too. Sitting, bending and certain clothing has usually made things more uncomfortable for me. Only really started to loosen up at about 6-7 months and still get uncomfortable days now and then. I'm sure things will continue to improve for you as you describe similar discomfort to my own and likewise I'd sooner put up with slight discomfort from scar tissue etc. than a hernia that could strangulate. I had an excellent and very experienced surgeon with over 3500 of these procedures to his name and very high success rate . Best wishes

I found this very helpful, exactly the answers I wanted. THANKS DOC!

Thank you😺

Thanks for sharing your experience. I am scheduled to have the surgery in 3 weeks.

What I'm gathering watching a bunch of these videos is that hernia surgery is more complex and difficult than one would expect. Maybe it's best to go to a hernia clinic instead of a general surgeon where hernia surgery is basically all they do and is their specialty.

I've had 2 inguinal hernia repairs several years ago, at different times. Mine were done laparoscopically and I did have some soreness for the first few days, but it wasn't bad at all. Nothing at all like you described. In fact, I've had several surgeries, (knees, shoulders, appendix) and I felt the hernia repairs were easier than the others.

Wouldn't you been ahead..just to pay for the operation...not go trew your health insurance...i payed 5500...for indirect hernia surgery....no mesh....after watching all the problems with mesh...decided against it...

Dr. Dave although I appreciate your advice, have given a thumbs up, and agree we need to get much better at treating causes, people like me are forced to seek out over the counter solutions to treat corns and calluses because we simply can't afford to see a podiatrist. So if you have any advice other than "don't use the pads and see your podiatrist" i.e. what is safe to bring relief while we save up for a podiatrist appointment and new shoes, that would be very welcome. We want to follow your advice and do the right thing but many of us have to save up for weeks or months to get things taken care of in the health care system. Sadly it's a case of the haves and have nots.

Wow , you seem to be doing Amazing at this point when you filmed this. I was not in any condition to even sit up at this point. I have never experienced that much pain in my life .

Thank you for this information. I subbed!

I’m 2 weeks post surgery . I was NOT prepared for the pain of day two through day 7 . I couldn’t even lift my feet to get on the bed , I was screaming in pain and needed assistance . Needed assistance to get to the bathroom also. I still have a severe stabbing pain in my left testicle and penis , the doctor said that is caused by nerve damage and will hopefully go away . I’m still taking stool softeners to this day for the pain of straining is awful . I’ve been shot in combat and had some severe injuries but I’ve never felt pain like this before , thank God it’s starting to ease up on day 14 .

I’m day ten out from open mesh at age 66. Virtually no pain at this point. Might feel the nerve pain in the morning on occasion or when putting shoes on etc. life long weightlifter, but my days of intense training on anything are over. I’m still plan to lift, but with lighter weight and more reps. I took up a new hobby of playing a musical instrument. You’re younger than I am, but with your reoccurrence, you might reconsider intense biking as a hobby. My surgeon explained to me that even with a successful repair, scar tissue is only 85% as strong, and even less if repaired a second time.

Thanks for your updates I found out yesterday I have to get both sides repaired booked in for June and pretty scared but needs to be done!

Do you think maybe the fact that it was a recurrence / more complex open surgery had to do with your slight post op pain? Thanks doc and good luck from now on ❤

Glad everything is going really well the second time around. I know you must be relieved as the months tick by. Thanks for the update!👍

Have you had the repair done? Mine was done open and it just failed after 3 months. I’m disappointed as my quality of life wasn’t so bad without the repair.

Please help me 🙏🙏 Any medicine which can make my testicle normal feeling 😔 My scrotal ultrasound is normal and i have no any pain but feeling slight discrepancy in surgical testicle as compared to normal left side Hello i had done my right inguinal open hernia surgery 8 years ago but my right side surgical testicle is hanging properly lower as compared to normal left side testicle which feels me uncomfortable and slight discrepancy 🙏🙏 Thank you

Please help me 🙏🙏 Any medicine which can make my testicle normal feeling 😔 My scrotal ultrasound is normal and i have no any pain but feeling slight discrepancy in surgical testicle as compared to normal left side Hello i had done my right inguinal open hernia surgery 8 years ago but my right side surgical testicle is hanging properly lower as compared to normal left side testicle which feels me uncomfortable and slight discrepancy 🙏🙏 Thank you

Found you today, great info! I only have foot problems while I play tennis, and am looking forward to trying the pads ❤

Thanks because I didn’t know to soak it

Thank you for this video. I had a hernia surgery 2 months ago, and am experiencing similar problems.....I was a little worried and still concerned. I didn't know what to do. But now I'll set an appointment with my surgeon and have a conversation to see what my options are. This video really helped me and I dont feel alone in this issue anymore. Ty.

So if you've had mesh and you get a recurring hernia , whats the options??? . Regards.

Do you need to trim down the corns before applying the corn remover pads

Just had mine yesterday. Right side, open surgery . I plan to take it easy, for ever, to prevent this from happening to me. Once repaired my surgeon told me it’s only 85% as strong an original. And if repaired again, even less. Good luck!

Thanks for the vid.... but i had mine repair two months ago but i accidentaly had sex, does it mean my repair progress have been hinderd???

Finally, there’s a video that actually show you where to place the pad!! Thank you..

Stop do not have mesh installed. You are young and fit. I also was young and fit. I had 4x repairs with mesh. I now have severe mesh issues.

Thank you for sharing these videos about your inguinal hernia. I had lariscopic surgery done 15 months ago. The bulge disappeared shortly afterwards but most of the symptoms continued. I've since had two CT scans, an ultrasound and a lariscopic examination of the mesh repair and inguinal canal. They found a small lipoma which was removed however the original symptoms are still continuing. I'm really clutching at the straws as all the tests and exams are not showing any kind of problem.

Downvotes are from other doctors that are angry he is helping people to properly identify their issues without an office visit.

Hey doc thanks for the update, I’m 8 weeks post op do u still feel random discomfort out of know where? More of a mild burning or tingling feeling

That was a crack

Hi Doc. I'd have preferred NO PAIN to very little pain after 4 months... I've read about so many patients that experience pain after some weeks when the doctors generally say "the procedure is very simple", "you go home the same day" or "you can drive the day after the surgery". They seem to ignore what patients say. I've also read 2 or 3 studies reporting pain/discomfort 5 years after the surgery in about 20% of the patients. 5 years after the surgery. Can you just imagine? 😮 Frightening.

Can you use a foot file to file down the callus that is atop the hammer toe?

I wore Smartwool socks in Russia in the dead of winter for months. They kept my feet warm in extremely cold weather while walking for miles.

time to get on an excercise regiment that will reduce your hernia and almost eliminate it. there are a fair few youtube channels which have done this with great success. good luck

Hey Doc. I have a question. So I specifically searched this, I was wondering if I could wear AFO braces with sandals like this?

I am 1 week post op, laparoscopic inguinal repair. Still having pain in the abdomen and right side groin. Be prepared for longer recovery than you may think.

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Hes wrong i cut my toe nails straight and never in the corners i let the nail grow out and past the skin .

Which ones would you recommend for redwing iron ranger boots?

Is it recommended to activate the coremuscles in order to stabilize the core a bit and maybe take pressure off the peritoneum after laparoskopic surgery?

Thats crazy money for hernia repair.I went privately in the U.k. and it was consultation fee of £92 and operation was £2680.I had an inguinal Hernia and a prolene mesh repair. I am a month in and all is good.Very little pain and getting better by the day.