Hernia Repair; Recovery Advice

I've had 4 hernia repairs of different sorts all before the age of 35. In this video I focus on providing the real life what the doctors don't always tell you reality of recovering from that surgery. If you want medical advice or a lot of the technical aspects of hernias, there are better videos and there are more qualified people. But most of those surgeons haven't even had one of their surgeries done to them, so I can certainly speak on that a lot better. Please let me know if you have any questions I can answer as I obviously can't touch on everything, but would love to be a resource for anyone going through this procedure.

[@im1who84u]

*Tips and information for recovering from Hernia Surgery if you live alone.* These are things you should do before you leave the house to go for surgery. This includes but is not limited to: Cook and prepare a week’s worth of meals and snacks before surgery. Meals that will be easy to pass through your digestive system. Things like vegetable soup with beans, carrots, celery…, oatmeal with prunes, egg salad, chicken salad, steamed carrots, broccoli, asparagus… low fat and low grease type foods. Snacks like apples, oranges, *ripe* bananas, all kinds of fruits and berries are good to keep things moving. Start taking a stool softener one or two days before surgery and then continue taking it when you get back home. Wear loose fitting clothes to the hospital and continue to do so when you get back home. Example: I took a shower that morning with an antibacterial soap, I wore clean socks, slippers, sweatpants with no underpants, a T-Shirt, and no jewelry of any kind. In a ziplock bag place your keys, ID card, a credit card, medical insurance cards, and give it to your driver to hold. Do not take your phone to surgery. Leave your phone at home, on your nightstand, and fully charged. Place something next to your toilet you can grab onto to help you get on and off the toilet. Do the same for your bed and other areas you may sit. Have toothpaste, toothbrush, and floss out and ready to use. A glass to use for water to rinse out your mouth. You’re not going to be able to bend over to _cup water_ into your hands. If you don’t already have a _grabber,_ get one. Place a thermometer on your nightstand and make sure it is in working order. Have on hand at least two ice packs that you can wrap a clean cloth around to put over the location of surgery and rotate them from the freezer as needed. This will keep the swelling down. Read your after surgery instructions and follow them. Listen to your doctor and follow his/her orders. Keep the wound area clean and GENTALY clean it with an antibacterial soap every morning and again before you go to bed at night. Have clean sheets on your bed. The next day get up and walk but be careful. I walked outside twice around the cul-de-sac four times a day starting the day right after surgery. Twice in the morning, once in the afternoon, and then again in the evening. Have plenty of water and Gatorade on hand, and before you leave for surgery place a few bottles on your nightstand, computer desk, kitchen table, kitchen counters, your television chair, and in your refrigerator. Drink plenty of liquids. At least four bottles per day. Take pain medication as needed but don’t overdo it. All pain medications can cause constipation and trust me, you don’t want that. A list of movies you may want to watch. I am not going to sugarcoat this for you. It’s going to be hard. The first three days are not going to be pretty, they are hard and tough, so be ready. It gets easier on your fourth day. Good luck and I hope this helps.

[@LandCloudAdventures]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on here. This was such a great response that I've pinned it in hopes others will see it. Some how this video gets viewed regularly so I'm sure it will help someone out there. I might also use this comment in future videos since KZbin seems to like to push this content of mine. Thank you for watching, commenting, and I hope you follow the channel to see your advice help others in the future.

[@im1who84u]

@@LandCloudAdventures Glad I could help.

[@felixdacat6572]

I just had my 1st "Robotic Umbilical Surgery, No Net"...I'm going on 3rd day and my experience is EXACTLY as you said it would be...beside all the "Technical/ Medical" commentary from YT Doctors talking about recovery it was refreshing and reassuring to here directly from someone like us who's "Been There, Done That"...Your tips are such a big help to me along my recovery...Thank you and please stay well.

[@im1who84u]

@@felixdacat6572 Glad I could help.

[@earthquakemagoon2505]

Excellent list! I will be amending to my list from some of the things you put here! Thank you!

[@josephdelia5896]

Great advice. Had robotic laparoscopic umbilical hernia surgery 10 days ago. Surprised at how much pain I was in immediately after. Prior ti surgery the doctor pleaded that I only fill the prescription for pain meds if necessary. After surgery I could barely stand up as pain in stomach was very severe. Once standing, I had to stay hunched over. Felt like I got punched in the stomach by Mike Tyson. Nurses suggested I have script filled before I even left hospital. Of the 7 oxy pills I was prescribed, I only needed 3 over the first two days, but they really were necessary to sleep a bit. By the end of 2nd day extra strength acetaminophen was fine. Wasn’t warned about how it would feel to cough or sneeze. One word - Don’t! If you must, do so with your mouth open. I found a few sips of water and mind control can help stop the urge to cough. Pinching your nose can stop the urge to sneeze. But again, if you do either, do it with your mouth open and with as little force as possible. Yesterday was the first day I felt pretty good, so it may take time. Walking helps a lot!

[@johnmule9419]

Good advice. I've had 2 laparoscopic surgeries done in the past 3.5 years (both right and left sides). Initially, you must do everything you can to prevent severe constipation (e.g. plenty of water, stool softener, proper diet, constant light movement, etc.). Avoid taking opioids - they make the condition much worse. Avoid lifting more than 15 lbs for at least 2 months. Your sleeping position for at least 2 month is also important so as not to disturb the surgical site. Chart the number of steps you are taking daily and set goals. Do not spend time on the couch - always keep walking whenever possible. This strengthens the abdominal and cuts down on the recovery time drastically. After 2 weeks or so you will feel almost completely recovered but you will not be. There is a danger in going back to your regular routine way too soon. Stay disciplined and things will go smoothly.

[@A4969Z]

Was yours a direct inguinal hernia or indirect hernia and I'm thinking of getting my surgery soon so I'm thinking should I do leprosocpy or open surgery

[@johnmule9419]

@@A4969Z Mine was Direct. Your surgeon should be able to advise you as to the best course of action for your condition. As I understand it, open surgery requires a much longer recovery time but offers less of a chance of re-occurrence. I had the robotic surgery (as mentioned) and it was no big deal. Fully recovered after around 2 months.

[@bertpainter8385]

​@@A4969Z I wrote a long winded detailed of my surgery, done 3 weeks ago today. Having internet problems so it never uploaded and got erased. Anyway, short version is 1st 2 days were not bad Then feeling extreme pain from whatever the numbing of whatever they did wore off. It was nasty for next 7 days. Couldn't shift any muscles lying down. Getting up from a lying position was the worst. Walking around wasn't too bad, but not fun at all. Used ice packs constantly and still do. Btw, it was inguinal hernia. Did research about recovery process, (why I'm here), found that mesh does have complications in some studies I've read to about 10 to 20% up until 8 years. Study was not recent, but based on the past 10 years of the type mesh used then. Some symptoms in the long term I learned from other people that I know who had it done, can be burning, numbness, sharp pins and needles, all of which I have now. Which btw, came to fruition once I started feeling stronger on the inside muscle wise about 7 days in. The surface and just below hurts like a mother at times and I'm not comfortable, but I can do more. Hopefully time will take care of those symptoms. Recovery time is subject to each individual and definitely not etched in stone as some may lead you to believe. Talked with enough people to find this out prior. I had open surgery from a well regarded surgeon. But if I had to do it again, I would travel further to find a very experienced robotic surgeon. Not many around me unless I went towards NYC. I wished I did now. I watched all types of hernia surgeries and robotic by far was the least invasive and very impressive from an experienced robotic surgeon. My Doctor only did open surgery. From what I was told sometimes even robotic turns into open surgery and that's why he chooses open surgery. Best wishes.

[@ih75214]

I had both my right and left sides operated at the same time. I’m a month and a half into recovery and feeling about 75% better. Still dealing with nerve pain and sensation in my groin and scrotum off and on after surgery. But great advice you both gave.

[@bertpainter8385]

@@ih75214 Just seen your reply and figured I give a follow up of how things are going for me after 10 weeks now. Feeling much stronger, but still have numbness at incision and below to bottom of groin. And some uncomfortable minor pain like skin stretching when I move in a quick turning way. Yet I can swing a golf club full swing, but not aggressively. I started working on light weight projects around the house like electric and plumbing. Bending over or balancing on my knees or on a step ladder working above my head is a little tiring and a little painful after a few hours. I listen to my body as to when to stop. Haven't done much of anything for 2 weeks now after getting sick, but have began doing some light fall clean up around the house. Feels like I took a few steps backwards from being inactive. But always got up and down to walk around doing general house duties. I also have a the feeling of a large skipping stone at the incision when bending over to tie shoes etc, along with the numbness and slight pinching pain when making certain movements. No idea if this is a part of the process. My incision was around 5 inches, which some people told me was much larger than what they got. So I'm assuming my recovery will take longer than some. You having both sides done would make me careful of anything strenuous for awhile. I was told by some it could take 3 to 6 months before I could do some heavier lifting, but I won't be doing any heavy weights for at least 6 months it seems, maybe longer. Anytime I do use strength or force, especially quickly I can feel it.

[@Rissa1111]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I had hernia sugery August 25th. Rest, healing, and alot of walking. Hope everyone has a great day. ❤

[@bernardkehoe7610]

REST is very important I had an accident in week 2 of recovery and have had chronic pain for 14mths and still going hopefully it will eventually heal, but it has turn my life upside down to this point, so I can't stress enough make sure you rest and don't even put yourself in a position to do anything silly my advice is stay indoors for minimum of 3 weeks. Drink, Walk watch youtube and make cups of tea THAT"S IT. good luck

[@geedee94134]

Had robotic laproscopic hernia abdominal reconstruction surgery Feb 7 2024.Entire surgery took 10 hours due to scar tissue complications. My surgeon was amazing he put in two walls of mesh across my entire abdominal wall.Feeling great,thanks for the excellent advice!

[@user-yw9my3rd5u]

So how does the mesh feel? I let them put mesh in me and it’s not fine Not fine at all That’s why I have been carrying this hiatus hernia around for twenty years now

[@jsolt143]

i had laparoscopic inguinal right-side surgery on feb 1 2024 as of today feb 8 2024 im good to go, i took the pain meds given for 2 days and went on Tylenol and ibuprofen after that. i stopped those on feb 7 . i really had no major pain just a little tough getting up and down. im 64 and my hernia was a baseball size so i went with mesh. thank god i have had little to no issues. dont put it off i to saw all the videos and was really concerned about the recovery and really was sweating the surgery. its truly not bad just find yourself an experienced surgeon. i wanted to give anyone looking to have the surgery a little peace of mind you can do it and not always be in horrible pain i wasn't. ooo and ice ice ice ice 24 -7 for the first 3-4 days and get up and walk around. i hope this helps someone facing the surgery. it really not that bad.

[@michaelwirick1849]

I agree. It wasn't bad Was walking the day of surgery. 15 days in and doing well.

[@nuckstotalfitness6563]

Thank you

[@user-yw9my3rd5u]

Ok, tell me, what am I doing with the ice? Should I be eating the ice or Is it to put on the surgery area

[@im1who84u]

@@user-yw9my3rd5u Bend over and I'll show you where it goes... 😲😲

[@sangheeozuna3894]

What was your recovery time and were you able to go back to work in one month?

[@eloysanchez8991]

I just had my hernia surgery yesterday I'm here at the hospital right now and you're right it's not as bad as it look

[@debbiemetke5938]

I just had the surgery yesterday, so it was good to hear your advice.

[@earthquakemagoon2505]

Thank you! NEEDED to see this video!

[@Celticsaint777]

Awesome dog. Thanks for sharing this info.

[@peggy0400]

Thank you. Very positive and informative video. makes me feel much better about getting the surgery July 18th.

[@christopherthomas8485]

I had surgery in April. Had no problems. I had a catheter Friday-Monday after that just waited for stitches to fall off. Walked everyday and returned to work after 6 weeks. Very little pain meds.

[@Squarekn0t]

I have a rare one, same as the pope! It's a Spigelian hernia. First expert said it was not clinically relevant only 20mm , along with the 18mm gallstone near the neck. Whenever I do any work, walk around Lowes or the super market for an hour , it feels like a 58 Buick is parked there. Going in next Monday for Robotic, and he is also going to clean up a 2.5 mm umbilical hernia. I am only 79 and help a lot of people in my neighborhood and not ready to sit down yet!

[@SuperLittleTyke]

I had my right inguinal hernia repaired 3 years ago, but I'm now getting pain from the incision site. However, it may not have anything to do with the hernia repair. My doctor knew that I also have diverticular disease in the right colon and has diagnosed a diverticular flare in which the bowel becomes badly inflamed, with "referred" pain being directed to the hernia region. So I am now taking a 7-day course of two antibiotics and must rest a lot, not do too much physical activity. Also, drink broths, eat scrambled egg, white fish, let the bowels have a chance to recover for a few days. As for the hernia repair, I was 74 years old 3 years ago and the procedure was carried out as a day case with an open incision and local anaesthetic. The op took about 45 minutes. However, the recovery period at home was very painful. It took about a week before I could hardly move from my armchair or bed. And, yes, I took the pain meds! It took two months before I could safely say, I feel 90% cured and a further two months to reach 100%. My age probably didn't help, either. As for pooping, I also cannot stress enough to take stool softeners or laxatives. As the video says, you don't want to be having to push. AT ALL. I went as far as buying a rubber enema bulb and squirting warm water up my butt, then waiting a few minutes. But the one really effective laxative I've found is drinking warm prune juice. It tastes absolutely vile, being excessively sweet, but an hour after you've drunk a glass you will want to go.

[@ScottLara]

Great video! Having surgery this coming Friday!!

[@homemprovmentguy]

How’s your recovery? I’m going for mine February 20

[@Truther00]

Your video helped me 👍🏼

[@northwestgirl930]

Thank you for this video! I'm one week post op and was a little confused what kind of activity was safe to do. I'm unusual in that I have very little perception of pain and felt no pain at all, only maybe some occasional tightness. I'll be sure to continue being very cautious and walk a lot more. Thank you!!

[@vasonar]

Thanks, just got my surgery, double umbelical. I'm sure not gonna rush my recovery now.

[@sheilaperry9295]

Hi, thank you for your video, it helps to know I'm not alone, I'm a week into my healing from emergency ventral hernia repair surgery with mesh. Really freaked me out, I'm doing better, but still a bit freaked out, ugh. Just looking around to hear other people's stories, and yours popped up first. Thanks for the comfort:)

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I'm glad it has helped you and hope you are coming along well in your recovery. I truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment and letting me know this video helped as it lets me know it may be worth doing more along these lines. Thank you!

[@dustinschweser1204]

I had 2 hernias fixed on July 5th……i thought i just had 1 big hernia…they had don3 it laparoscopic except when they went in my appendix was in the way to repair the hernia😡. So I have 4 small 1 inch incisions then a 5 inch “Cut”. They piut a drain where the big hernis was and today was the 1st time it stopped leaking….. off the pain meds but a long ways to go! Each week removed from the surgery definately helps alot thogh.

[@contactusece7769]

Excellent advice. God knows the pain is not worth going through another open surgery again 🙈

[@bigroy38]

Mine was umbilical.Week 3,& I finally woke up starving this morning.Good sign.Finally have follow up tomorrow.

[@davescott5582]

Another surgical option: avoid getting mesh. Dr. Tomas in Ft Myer Florida. I’ve had both inguinal left and right. Went very well. It’s easier the lower your BMI? Dr. Tomas very knowledgeable and uses the Desarda technique. I would have gone to Shouldice but it was the pandemic and border was not open. With Dr Tomas’s surgery, very little pain - never was severe. I think he’s done about 5000 surgeries so well experienced. Worked well for me. Best wishes to all.

[@deepakmakheeja7608]

Hi thank you for the info .. I would like to know that surgeon stitched your meshes or not or they gave you any advice whether to stick the meshes or let it stick to the wall naturally

[@viking8889]

Miralax is the best stool softener. Its a miracle !

[@MsMickeygal]

so is prune juice, took MiraLAX and drank prune juice plus ate prunes because I was constipated really bad the third day after surgery

[@rapssss]

Thanks for good tips. Just one to add one thing- there is easy medical test to show if you have hernia or not - ultrasonography(USG) exam. Once they do it you may need to show the hernia to them by doing some movement like my example - I had to stand up(from laying down) and they saw my umbical hernia size. This test may require more advanced USG machine for some hernia types - like my umbical - they required precision marker - it looked like a pen instead of the big roller one they use as standard.

[@azizmullah9621]

Did mine in Dubai on 8th,July 24, left inguinal, open with mesh. Mild pain but am worried what the end result will.

[@marybrock3221]

Thanks

[@westwindcharters9146]

Nicely Done. I get mine done this morning........

[@EC-xr9ek]

How are you recovering?

[@westwindcharters9146]

Everything went very well. I am back at pretty much full activity. Aside from very heavy lifting.@@EC-xr9ek

[@Angelos_92]

How are you recovering? Got mine on Friday. Open surgery because hernia was big. I'm in pain but I walk and recover at home now.

[@westwindcharters9146]

@@Angelos_92 Full recovery. I was back to full strength in about 6 weeks. Do exactly what the Dr. says to do.

[@westwindcharters9146]

@@EC-xr9ek All was good in about 6 weeks.

[@bruzerlifts1834]

Thanks buddy good info there i do heavy work as a butcher doing beef 50 hours a week its become the pain game for me this last month time to get it sorted be stoked to do stuff outside of work again.

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I'm so glad you found value in the information. One thing to also consider based on your job is if you'll qualify for temporary disability to help pays bills while you aren't allowed to lift. My very first time (20 years ago admittedly) I was in that situation and the paperwork and administrative lag made it take a while (I guess 2 of 3 gals that processed the stuff were on maternity leave) so get it started asap if you are on a tight budget. It won't provide your whole paycheck but it does provide a bit.

[@bruzerlifts1834]

@@LandCloudAdventures Thankyou appreciate the info😀

[@NoDonkeys]

Soft foods first 3 days at minimum. Yogurt, ice-cream, soup..

[@Malba1776]

Thanx for the video, quick question on any of the surgeries were u administered a catheter ????

[@rochellesumeray4213]

Thanks for your experience. great advice. I took the pain meds just on the one day. 3rd day came the movement. 😂. All good after that. And someone to cook and get shopping in. One thing to mention though is that “Stomach lining “ isn’t the term. They don’t touch the stomach lining. It’s the abdominal wall muscles. So true what you say about being tempted to lift. OMG I was bored. I walked as you said.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

I'm lucky to be a bookworm. I never get bored as long as I have something to read.

[@sonobacci]

I'm exactly 1 week out from my bilateral hernia laproscopic surgery. Great advice given in the video. The most painful thing I'm running into now is what I think is nerve pain near where the bigger hernia was on the left side. It's very prevalent once I stand up from laying or sitting. It's a sharp pain that lasts for about a minute after standing. Hoping that's normal. I'm headed in for a follow up in 4 days. Overall, it's not been too bad.

[@shedricowens7115]

How you feel now? 2 months passed? I have the same issue. Surgery was yesterday

[@sonobacci]

@@shedricowens7115 Going on 3 months out. Overall things are better, not 100% yet. Still have some pain, but it seems to be less and less by the week. Best of luck on your recovery!

[@shedricowens7115]

@sonobacci thanks bro. It's definitely reassuring to see these type of comments.

[@geedee94134]

Yes they do

[@user-wr9pk4lu8s]

I've gone through my umbilical hernia repair which was 3 months ago, it was the size of a tennis ball and a 2nd hernia just above it, my scar run's vertically through my belly button and is about 7 inches long with a mesh, the 1st week I was in hospital not aloud to lift anything heavy but was told to move as much as able, the use of pain killers helped, 2nd/3rd week things became better I was able to move more and of pain killers. Told no heavy lifting for 2 to 3 months which I stuck to as didn't want any more damage, and had to wear support belt like a corset for 3 months. I still am very careful on lifting heavy objects just allowing my repair to heal properly. If any one has any concerns as to there up and coming hernia operation just get it doing it's not as bad as you may think it's going to be.

[@saeedwizkid]

I had Umbilical hernia removal by leproscopic Surgery two back the mistake i made was coming back to normal routine as i felt like fully recovered and no pain but again i feel the pain as on first day. Dont sit for two long dont walk much and try to avoid sleeping sides if your side sleeper

[@SuperSedingAngeL-yr0]

How'd it work out?!

[@evlnte]

Also, buy a good number of jock straps or high waisted athletic supporters. Coughing and sneezing is a bit easier when you have extra support down there. And laparoscopic surgery uses CO2 to inflate your belly can they can fit the camera and instruments to operate easily. So, don't just walk but also swing your arms around like doing the backstroke. The pain from CO2 accumulation in the shoulders is the worst pain ever! Last piece of advice is the best. People must remember that you are your own best advocate. Ask questions and don't accept anything less that full, complete answers to your questions.

[@JaneArroyo-eo9te]

Trying to go to other states can some one help

[@AP-sx4nx]

I just had the open procedure and that was extremely painful with about an 8 inches scar filled with staples and 4 additional lap sites

[@ChildofMadness9]

Thanks for the advice, going to talk with the doctor soon to set it up. So, hoping it goes well, I'll be sure to get some stool softener soon.

[@LandCloudAdventures]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Many commenters have also left some useful...and some hilarious...comments regarding the constipation issue if you have the time. Sounds like prune juice might be useful to keep around? I hope all goes well for you!

[@bryangomer78]

Just had an umbilical surgery 3 days ago. My surgeon didn't tell me that I'd be constipated. I haven't taken much of the medication, but I still struggle with a movement. I mean, I can go, but it's just not normal as it once was.

[@LandCloudAdventures]

Usually it's the first one that is really the biggest issue and the issue really is having to push more than you really should be. If you feel like that is a concern, you can get a generic stool softener at a pharmacy for pretty cheap...worth considering.

[@orangesun3030]

I just had my second inguinal hernia repaired. I suffered with constipation the first time. However, i was prepared the second time and didn’t have any problems.

[@chrisvandeventer5302]

What did you do? I am having one soon.

[@orangesun3030]

@@chrisvandeventer5302 I took ClearLax (stool softener), drank a lot of water, and ate a lot of vegetables.

[@coloradoskilife4793]

Ultrasound is pretty difinitive whether you have a hernia.. Bigger question seems to be mesh or no mesh and what technique. Hey man,,good video and thanks

[@50kevind]

I’ve got an umbilical hernia that didn’t show up on ultrasound scan but did on a CT scan

[@SuperLittleTyke]

The literature suggests mesh causes fewer recurring hernias than if no mesh is used. Also, mesh design has advanced considerably since earlier days.

[@tango-bravo]

I had open right side inguinal surgery in August. Ever since the surgery, I have experienced ongoing bouts of constipation. I need to be very careful of what I eat. Part of me wonders if the surgery went wrong and part of me wonders if the unrepaired hernia was contributing to bad bowel habits before the surgery. It was always normal for me before the surgery to go 3-4 days without BM, resulting in large movements. Post surgery, I just can’t seem to do that anymore, so I’m thinking I need to amend my diet so that I’m going every day and passing less each time. Any thoughts on this?

[@makeadifference4all]

3-4 days is like a long time between bowel movements. I'd recommend talking to your doctor. You also might want to check out Dr. Will Bulsiewicz's book Fiber Fueled (2020) about gut health.

[@annie.bo.briggs]

I've had nothing but diarrhea since 1 wk post-op for bilateral and right side femoral laparoscopic hernia repairs. Eating causes a lot of abdominal pressure, but to the best of my knowledge, I'm not constipated, though I read diarrhea can be a symptom of fecal impaction. I suffered and recovered from diverticulitis last week, but they saw no fecal impaction on CT scan. I'm almost 6 wks post-op now, and I started a water fast this morning. I'm only 98 lbs at this point, but they don't want to do anything about the problem at this point.

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope they can get things resolved soon!

[@micah1754]

Yikes, that sounds a bit concerning. Have you looked in to getting some nutrient dense meal supplement drinks? Fortisip and ensure may be good options for you. You really don't want to drop any lower as you'll risk your recovery

[@abcphotography852]

I live in a 2 story house. How soon after the surgery can I walk up/down stairs? I know they have you walking the day of surgery so I was hoping stairs aren’t too different than walking. Thoughts?

[@LandCloudAdventures]

Stairs are not specifically prohibited from anything I was ever told, although I think in the first day you may not want to be going up and down much. If you have to go upstairs that first day, I'd go up and stay there, mostly because you are still on a lot of pain meds and such. You don't want to accidentally fall and screw something up, so just be careful.

[@bjh8560]

Yesterday was day 7 post open bilateral (2) hernia surgery. Felt better in the morning. Then later afternoon and all night had sharp pains all night. Im in day 8 post and still feel the sharp stabbing pain base of groin and testicular pain off and on.

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I'm so sorry to just be seeing this, I'm traveling where I had no signal for the majority of time. Have things gotten better painwise? I'm not sure I could answer this question other than to say call the doctor, but I really do hope it has resolved. I have read stories where not so great surgeons mess up the nerves in the areas and it can be hell...I truly hope this is not the case.

[@willwill3755]

Hi, I hope you are feeling better. I am thinking of having this surgery done with the laproscopy method. Kind of afraid though. Are you feeling any better since you had the pains which you described?

[@robertrodriguez8082]

Im having testicular pain 5 days post surgery is this normal

[@ndivhunhlengethwa9538]

​@@robertrodriguez8082hi, my husband had his open procedure a week ago and has been experiencing pains too on his scrotum and a bit of swelling. How are you feeling.

[@spotless624]

im 2 months and 3 weeks out.... holy cow man, your right on with not be able to poop.. I had really bad pain from not being able to poop... everybody listen to this man and take stool softeners. have up the but pills ready to go........ now that is said. i am starting to exercise. holy shi t it hurts right where the mesh is. i hoping my body makes scare tissue around the mesh and i will not feel this in 6 months...

[@karendourado2581]

My doctor said that the thing with laparoscopic is that each of the 3 holes could turn into a hernia in the future.

[@michaeldavid4572]

Tips for making a video 1 don't shoot into a window 2 don't film in a room with echo 3 use a mic to speak in 4 don't show your feet chest to head

[@im1who84u]

4:56 Recovery advice starts here

[@LandCloudAdventures]

Truth, when I was new to YT this was one of my first videos and I'll admit I rambled far too much.

[@im1who84u]

@@LandCloudAdventures The good news is.... You stuck with it and are improving every day and helping others. Good for you.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

I would be interested to hear from patients as to what their main symptoms were, prior to surgery. In my case it was an extreme burning, stinging sensation in the groin, radiating up into the pubic area.

[@SuperSedingAngeL-yr0]

Right inguinal hernia: mine was full-blown. Intestines in my scrotum. I always felt heat when it was loaded( shit ). In reverse, though. Radiated from damaged area down to the boys. 😢

[@bijaybhusal4637]

I am in waiting room for right inguinal surgery

[@chrisvandeventer5302]

How was it? Did you have laproscopy?

[@oziebrayman4608]

Steve hall?

[@49NinerDad87]

Just had my open ingunial hernia surgery and 2nd and 3rd day was the hardest for me…. I couldn’t even get up by myself. Now using the bathroom doesn’t hurt but it’s very uncomfortable. Everyday you wake up you feel better but it feels like something different hurts every day. I’m on day 8 and counting

[@SuperLittleTyke]

It took two weeks for me to feel better, though not without some residual pain.

[@peanutman6593]

I had three hernias fixed during the same surgery. Other than feeling like I was continuously getting smacked in the nuts, I had no recovery issues at all. The nuts smacking lasted about two weeks.

[@mytubechuck]

I'm nine days post davinci robot double surgery. I love your most accurate "smacking" analogy. It made my day. Hilarious!

[@gram7789]

Mine are still getting smacked, I'm on day 7, but it is getting better, thanks for making me laugh and feel more normal about the boys

[@lucillekochan]

Im 77 and pretty active I need hernia surgery, should I have someone stay with me for a few days or can I do this on my own?

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I cannot give medical advice, but they will require someone be with you to take you home and want them there at least the first night, from my experiences. I'll admit I've done it without someone the first night, but I guess there are things that can go wrong and with the meds you may be on you may not be able to get help for yourself.

[@supernice4715]

Hi, Just watched this video and wanted to share an information. I had bilateral inguinal repair and wanted to talk about the "they discover what u have when they open u up" and wanted to say its true ! Often, you have inguinal hernia and it is indeed only fat pushed in the inguinal ring without instestine and the intestine itself is in its place. So they open u up and u didnt even have a true hernia to begin with but its too late ! Its sometime only fat being pushed in the inguinal canal. For my part i had true instestines hernia but with fat being pushed with it, they call it false lipoma. What happened to me is they did put the intestine back in place but missed the fat and it was left in the inguinal canal under the mesh and now giving me pain.

[@jorgemendes6018]

Its completely true. It was the same to me.

[@supernice4715]

​@@jorgemendes6018 i hope you are better now and if you are still recovering, i wish you the best, you will get better even if it doesnt looks like it.

[@jorgemendes6018]

thanks, my friend. I hope you be in very good condictions! I’m at 11th day after. Almost without pain. I had a left small inguinal hernia repared in an open surgery. It was my choice instead of using laparoscopic or robot procedure. I had discussed with a very experienced surgeon and even though open surgery is more painful during the process of recovery, it gives to the surgeon the better way to repare including when a lipoma is present too. God bless you and excuse me for my english.

[@stuball]

I found your video after my laparoscopy surgery on 4/3/24 for two inguinal hernias. I was not warned about this severe pain. Once I found a few videos I came to the conclusion that what I'm going through is what everyone else feels. Once I'm feeling better, I will have to keep reminding myself not to lift anything. Weirdly, I have no bruising except for my penis, which turned purple.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

Mine turned almost black. Took at least a week to return to normal. I had an open incision though, right inguinal hernia.

[@heatherlynn1974]

2 months out? I’m a single mom, bartender. I’m having surgery Tuesday and I couldn’t afford to take off more than Tuesday-Saturday. My doctor said I can go back but not lift more than 15 lbs for a month. Im worried now I’m going back too early but I won’t be able to pay July’s bills if I don’t go back. 😭

[@LandCloudAdventures]

Unfortunately I don't think you are alone in that struggle. I can only speak to my experiences and what I was told my 4 times, but it sounds like your doctor is okay with the 15 pounds, maybe the mesh is a bit stronger these days? Either way, I've bartended and if you bartend alone that is going to be hard to do, hopefully they only schedule you with others because there is certainly no way you should be tapping kegs if you have to move them or even lifting more than a 6 pack at a time (just googled and 12 beers can be around 20 pounds, I'm guessing glass bottles). My first time I had my doctor put me on workers comp, but especially in hospitality it won't pay the bills. If you have to work, please please please be careful, communicate with your boss what you cannot do, even ask for help from your loyal customers to refill ice and such. If you have to to make it work, lots of small trips of 6 beers at a time? I wish you all the best, let me know how it goes.

[@janemathes3616]

I’m 80 and doing next month laparoscopic robot. Do ineed a tummy binder if I’m 200# and handicapped with balance from brain tumor. Glad you suppositories, walk and two months. Wish I didn’t need these git 2 opinions. Jane you didn’t mention soft diet?

[@SuperLittleTyke]

Well, you're 2 years older than me! So good luck with your recovery. My left inguinal was done 10 years ago, the right 3 years ago. The right hernia was done without general anaesthetic due to my age and other health issues (kidneys, heart). I had local anaesthesia, which means you are awake and conscious throughout the 45 minute procedure.

[@ronweaver4311]

I had symptoms of hernia. First surgeon couldn’t feel it upon examination. He ordered a CT scan and it showed up. It was tiny. I did watchful waiting…Finally decided to get surgery done…saw another surgeon, he couldn’t feel it either. Scheduled surgery….it was cancelled by surgeon. I did watchful waiting again…when I decided to get it done again saw a third surgeon as the other surgeons had left the practice. Third surgeon had no difficulty finding it on physical examination. I had robotic laparoscopic repair 3 days ago. It was a 2.5 year process altogether. Thanks for the advice.

[@LandCloudAdventures]

Thank you for the note, I'm glad to hear when people get some value out of it because this video really puts myself out there and sometimes I think of taking it down. Wow, robots are doing the things now though, that's pretty amazing! I hope the healing is going well. Nate

[@thomashaas5965]

Sounds exactly like mine. I had four different doctors check me out. A surgeon, a family care doctor, and my primary care doctor couldn't feel it. Then the surgeon who performed my surgery had no problem finding and feeling it. I was so thankful to just be validated. My surgery was three days ago. The pain is different today than the two days prior.

[@mrautoguy8419]

Do they install a catheter with laparoscopic hernia surgery?

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I think google has an answer but I think I will wait until I can try to get a hernia surgeon to do a video with me to answer this question. I think it may depend.

[@ronniemosley9784]

Pain in the scrotum area how long does that last?

[@LandCloudAdventures]

In general the first 2 or 3 days were the worst for any pain, then it slowly just gets better and better. I remember soreness in the area in question, but I don't think I ever had bad pain, but it's all connected so it wouldn't surprise me. Let me know if I can answer anything else.

[@A4969Z]

Should I get key hole leprosocpy surgery or open surgery, my hernia is indirect and not direct and it's a small but irritating hernia, it's painful when bending down and not sleeping properly, which type of surgery do you recommend because I don't want nerve pain and I want my hernia not to rip again is it possible to get a leprosocpy key hole surgery while stitching the skin back together and then stitching a mesh for double protection and do you recommend for me to get a surgery on the other side even though there's no hernia there but I don't wana take chances there because these sides are weak as a human defect

[@mbmb327]

​@LandCloudAdventures how's you recovery with post hernia surgery..any complications..I go to Dr today to discuss surgery..nervous about being put to sleep

[@glennman0922]

Thanks for this. Just had a umbilical hernia repaired by robot on Thursday. It’s Tuesday and I still have not had a bowel movement. I’ve taken just about everything I can to clean me out, but still nothing but gas. Might have to head back to the doctors office or a Hospital. Like you, I wish they would’ve stressed the constipation aspect more because this is miserable.

[@makeadifference4all]

I didn't have a bowel movement until five days after my hernia surgery, even though I was drinking psyllium husk stool softener, taking short walks, and using the sauna by day #3. I was concerned and uncomfortable, but I knew I could not strain on the toilet, so I went there many times with no result. After the first couple of movements, the rest came easier.

[@makeadifference4all]

I didn't have a bowel movement until five days after my hernia surgery, even though I was drinking psyllium husk stool softener, taking short walks, and using the sauna by day #3. I was concerned and uncomfortable, but I knew I could not strain on the toilet, so I went there many times with no result. After the first couple of movements, the rest came easier.

[@bengifford3575]

@@makeadifference4allI just had my surgery yesterday, same surgery you had. Wondering how soon to get back into the sauna. Did you go in on day 3 on your own or did someone give you advice on that?

[@makeadifference4all]

@@bengifford3575 I wish you all the best with your recovery! So far, so good for me. It's been almost four weeks since my surgery. Regarding your question, I read a medical journal study from about 20 years ago comparing two groups of hernia surgery patients. The control group did not use the sauna, and the other group started using the sauna three days after surgery. They found no harmful effects for the sauna group compared to the control group. The researchers concluded that there was no basis for recommendations against patients with sutures using the sauna. To be transparent, I'm not a medical doctor or a science researcher.

[@user-ku7we2yr7z]

Epsom Salt Two teaspoons in warm water...stir and drink. Same day ...complete cleaning. Miracle worker!!!

[@edwinchristmann1933]

I had robotic prostate surgery which left me with a large hernia above the belly button. Now I need surgery for the hernia. I never want to see a catheter again.

[@williegriggs9238]

Is it normal to still see a bulge in the incision area weeks after the surgery?? If so, it that a sign that the mesh procedure was a failure??

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I'll start off with I really don't know the answer to this, so this is probably one for your doctor. However, I don't think I would jump to that conclusion right away because, remember, you have stuff in there now that wasn't in there before, including the mesh but now you also have scar tissue from the procedure.

[@heshamsamy3699]

I had laprosocopic inguinal hernia mesh 26 days ago on both sides and I feel pain on the right side with a firm small marble bulging of I also wonder if this could mean failure.

[@IG-by1wi]

Had inguinal surgery 3 days ago and have bulge also but different from before surgery. I hope it's okay

[@adamloune4187]

Its normal

[@usvadi]

Shouldice Hospital Markham Ontario Canada 🍁 . Outside Toronto. agree. No mesh. Steel sutr 👌 Great food. The place is more like a resort and so relaxing. They keep you for 4 days so you can recover easily and faster. Check the Google map reviews. By putting in your Google maps. Shouldice hospital Markham Ontario Canada. And read the reviews and see the pics

[@10GOLDENWOOD20]

Thanks. Surgery in one month. I sure hope it stops the pain in my scrotum.

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I appreciate the comment, I hope all went well if you've had your surgery and are on the mend!

[@Salthecat1]

Had laparoscopic inguinal yesterday. Feeling well so far. I work out 4 times/week and a bit stressed about not being able to exercise for a while. I do intense weight lifting so very worried about the future when it comes to fitness.

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I hear you on that, I've had friends in the same boat and don't want to lose the gains. I hope your recovery is going well!

[@Salthecat1]

@@LandCloudAdventures So far so good. First post surgery follow up with doc tomorrow. Hope yours is going well.

[@checktireswearseatbelts4980]

Trust your gut. Go with your gut instincts. The one you did not say is "gut it out."

[@LandCloudAdventures]

Definitely don't want to gut it out!

[@clarkgriswold7201]

Do you have to have a Foley catheter for the surgery or recovery? I’ve had one before for another surgery and am completely against ever having another one. I keep reading material about it being hard to urinate afterwards and maybe needing one…

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I have never had to have a catheter so I believe the answer is no. I don't ever remember it being hard to urinate, just make sure you drink water...but the first time pooping can be hard based on the meds they give you. I hope this helps!

[@ericbooker4952]

How much weight do you usually lose from the surgery

[@user-ku7we2yr7z]

8-15kg...do not eat a lot. Little bit of soft smooth foods.

[@DJALI1970]

HOT PRUNE JUICE!!!!! Laxatives did not work. I even had canned pears, peaches, ate kiwis with skin? Even took some tamarin. Still nothing!!! Then my sister recommended drinking hot prune juice!!!! 1 hour later I finally discharged. You will be surprised what comes out!

[@SuperLittleTyke]

Absolutely! 1000%. I prefer to drink it quite warm, but not hot. It tastes vile, though. But it's so incredibly effective for promoting a bowel movement.

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I'm working on an updated video and this advice is going in there, thanks for the feedback, hopefully it'll help someone either viewing this comment or watching a new video.

[@ewesful0183]

Audio is terrible

[@bjh8560]

Agree! He put the mic too far away. Should have been much closer!

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I appreciate the feedback guys. Unfortunately, at the time I was brand new to this and just put the camera down and spoke about what I knew (clearly not videography yet). I'll try to think of something I can do to enhance it maybe through YT editor but not sure what my options will be. At the very least, I hope the closed captioning works if there are parts that are particularly hard to hear?

[@FearlessVindications7227]

We got the message anyways thanks❤

[@makeadifference4all]

​@@LandCloudAdventuresYeah, the audio has a lot of echo, but I can hear everything fine. The content is great: thank you!

[@SuperSedingAngeL-yr0]

My intestines are in my ballsack and I go in for my op on monday, Jun 3rd. 🤙

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I'm laughing way too hard, but yeah, you learn how there is a relationship between those two areas when you go through this. I hope you're on the way to recovery now, thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment.

[@SuperSedingAngeL-yr0]

Oh, wow! Thanks, man. I wasn't expecting a response. 😅 So far, so good. They put in a mesh,and I go in this Tuesday the 18th for post op check up. They glued my incision shut. Crazy 🤪 glue, man! Wtf?! 🤯

[@7JT7]

@@SuperSedingAngeL-yr0Hope your doing well dude ! What procedure did you get ? Open or lapo

[@JaneArroyo-eo9te]

Am in NYC and civil war is going on no real Doctors. Out here.lhave go to 5 borough for help since 20018.lgot a ❤️ attack

[@JaneArroyo-eo9te]

Ok

[@JaneArroyo-eo9te]

Are any surgery DON IN NYC

[@JaneArroyo-eo9te]

Am probably going to Die .lhave a commute plan they Don't care .

[@lawrencewilliams1477]

THEY DON'T CARE GOT THAT

[@JaneArroyo-eo9te]

This page is created. Fake

[@946brandon]

Wow you said no introduction and I'm two minutes in and no advice just blah blah blah. You haven't yet said laproscpic or old fashioned. Don't want to see anymore. Thanks nd no advice yet. Just history and blah, blah blah .

[@LandCloudAdventures]

I really appreciate this feedback. I was actually planning to remake a similar video this month that is more far more concise and this shows it is worth my time. Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

We're not all professional video makers! He did the best he could at the time.

[@heidir7713]

Thanks for sharing all your experiences. I also have read comments. I had a right inigual hernia robotic surgery a week ago. I stopped taking the opiods after the first day. Went back to Tylenol 500. I started to walk around my first day. My sister came over to help me 2nd day. Definitely was nice to have someone the first day or 2. After that I started walking, raking, going up and down stairs. Went for car rides and store with my daughter. Went over to Canada the 5th day even though I started to feel pain in my groin area! I finally listened to my sister and didnt do anything on day 6 (yesterday) and I feel better. Im one of those people who cant sit still and always has to be doing things. Its killing me to just rest, but it is best to do instead of damaging the area the mesh is at. My advice is do less than you think you should. 🤷‍♀️🫤 at least the first week or 2. Not attempting to drive myself anywhere yet.

[@rustydavenport7594]

TAKE. A. STOOL. SOFTENER. I can't emphasize enough on this because I waited till the 5th day of recovery to start taking them because I was constipated for 3 days. The pain was excruciating because I ended up straining very hard and I was miserable for 3 days after. Thankfully I didn't damage my sutures, but don't risk it. Stick to soft foods, drink plenty of water, and just pop a dulcolax once a day while you're taking the pain meds.