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4 weeks post op - open surgery inguinal hernia mesh repair

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smigger15
smigger15

Hi all... just looking for advice really. Had Open repair left side with mesh just 4 weeks ago and making good progress apart from slight groin numbness and a small amount of pain... Yesterday while in my car..I had to brake sharpish and felt sharp pain in my tum where hernia was repaired.. nothing major... but today I'm really struggling with pain... feel like I've gone back a week in my recovery.. do you think the quick movement has caused any damage..?

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  • susan_41763
    susan_41763 smigger15

    Posted

    Doesn't sound good. Better give the doctor a call...better safe than sorry.

    Best wishes!

    • smigger15
      smigger15 susan_41763

      Posted

      Thank you Susan...I was just saying to Lucy..Im going to see if it settles down... will go back to docs if still in pain... think I might of probably done too much as well.. need to chill.... you think you're better as pain subsides but forget your insides are still healing..
  • Lucyred
    Lucyred smigger15

    Posted

    Was this surgery a second surgery? Doesn't sound good so I would check with the doctor. Hope all is okay!
    • smigger15
      smigger15 Lucyred

      Posted

      No.. first surgery Lucy...going to see if it settles down.... thank you 😊
  • donald46800
    donald46800 smigger15

    Posted

    Don't push it. 4weeks. Ok. 6weeks to heal. Do not try picking up anything heavy.Unfortunately for me. I got abadright side u guinol hernia surgery dr sucked. I do be leave. I have nerve damage. Live I Daytona beach fl. On workers comp. going on 12 weeks post op. Awaiting 2nd opinion. Good Luke to you. Mines turned upside down. 55 year old healthy active til this. This sucks. Not trying to scare ya
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