Has anybody had a GOOD hernia repair?

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  • whitey bulger

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    3 years ago 05/02/2020 4:39pm EDT
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    soccer+ wrote:

    Hello all. I'm hoping that at least a few people out there can report that they had a successful hernia repair sometime over a year in the past, and have got back close to the level of activity that they had before the hernia.

    I've roamed the internet and there is plenty out there about problems but it's difficult to find anyone who says that they've had a good overall repair, let alone with details of what was done.

    Just trying to find some examples to give some direction and hope to people that are in the process of choosing a surgeon to repair their hernia.

    Any stories appreciated, even the bad ones, although success stories are the real goal.

    I'm talking about real hernias, with abdominal contents squeezing in to areas they shouldn't be, not "sports" hernias.

    Thanks.

    Definitely. Hernias on both sides of my groin. They were both repaired at the same time laparoscopically using the DaVinci robot. I was back running in 2 weeks.

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    amkelley

    Member since 04/28/2016.

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    3 years ago 05/02/2020 5:44pm EDT
    re: whitey bulger

    My husband, who is now 66 and a competitive cyclist, had one repaired about 12 years ago. Not laparoscopic--the surgeon he wanted to use (we live in a small place with few choices) did only the traditional open surgical repair. He was really laid up for several days but was riding within a week and about as good as new in 2-3 weeks. Zero issues 12 years later.

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    jesonl

    Member since 04/28/2022.

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    2 years ago 04/28/2022 6:36am EDT
    re: One of the few good sxs

    Not necessarily, but usually.
    In the right patients, some groin hernias can be repaired without mesh
    and still have acceptable success rates. Additionally, some small
    hernias at the belly button can be repaired with suture alone.

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    Armstronglivs

    Member since 10/05/2018.

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    2 years ago 04/28/2022 6:47am EDT
    re: soccer+

    soccer+ wrote:

    Hello all. I'm hoping that at least a few people out there can report that they had a successful hernia repair sometime over a year in the past, and have got back close to the level of activity that they had before the hernia.

    I've roamed the internet and there is plenty out there about problems but it's difficult to find anyone who says that they've had a good overall repair, let alone with details of what was done.

    Just trying to find some examples to give some direction and hope to people that are in the process of choosing a surgeon to repair their hernia.

    Any stories appreciated, even the bad ones, although success stories are the real goal.

    I'm talking about real hernias, with abdominal contents squeezing in to areas they shouldn't be, not "sports" hernias.

    Thanks.

    I had an inguinal hernia a few years ago that was solved by surgery (gauze). I have no issues with it today and regularly play tennis against much younger guys. I recommend that course.

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    runn

    Member since 01/21/2005.

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    2 years ago 04/28/2022 7:56am EDT
    re: soccer+

    In 2013 (54 years old) I had hernia surgery on Tuesday, took that day and Wednesday off and was out running the following Monday. The hospital told me to expect to be on my back for 3 weeks.

    You're a runner (I'm guessing) and in excellent shape and health. Minimal body fat makes it easier to recover.

    The doctor told me that because of my strong heart and lungs and minimal body fat the anesthesia would be safer and easier to administer and that I would recover quicker.

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    GivingItMyAll

    Member since 10/25/2017.

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    2 years ago 04/29/2022 12:13pm EDT
    re: soccer+

    whoa- this thread was revitalized after 4 years.

    Had a double inguinal done lapro last year.

    was cycling at 10 days and did my first run at 18 days.

    PRed every distance in the next few months (because of the new Endorphin Pros, the hernia surgery didn't make me faster)

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    ThickThighs

    Member since 03/07/2020.

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    2 years ago 04/29/2022 3:09pm EDT
    re: Matty1961

    There's no such thing as a top 5 surgeon in the country for routine things like hernia repairs. Glad yours worked out. Great marketing by your surgeons.

    As some have said, pick a surgeon with lots of experience. Scrub Techs and Circulating Nurses don't see outcomes data but they know who is skilled with the scalpel and who is a clutz. Ask around and you'll find the right one. A red flag is a surgeon who has moved around a lot.

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