Re: inguinal hernia


<will_usher@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I had open surgery (mesh) on an inguinal hernia 10 weeks ago and I am
> still in more pain than before having the operation.
>
> I noticed that many people felt ok after a month (with open surgery and
> not just laparoscopy). Is it still possible that the operation has been
> successful? Has anyone else been in pain for several months after, but
> now completely pain free?
>
> Your help would be much appreciated (as I've been in pain now for 3
> years and wish it would end soon).
>


Describe the pain -- location? Sharp/stabbing? Dull aching?
Burning/stinging? Present all the time? Worse in some positions than others?
Radiating to the testicle? Radiating anywhere else? Pain when crossing your
legs? Pain with standing? Pain with walking? Did your surgeon use some kind
of mesh? If so, what kind?

Is there swelling in the wound? Swelling in the scrotum? Redness? Any
drainage from the wound? Any blacl-and-blue discoloration?

What did your surgeon tell you when you asked him/her why you're still
having this much pain?

As I type this, I am again reminded of the problems and inadviseability
associated with practicing medicine over the internet...

HMc



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