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Hernia numbness

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rob90678
rob90678

Hey! I had open inguinal hernia surgery this week. And the whole surgery area of my groin is totally numb. How long does this normally take to resolve? Or is it not going to resolve? 

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  • GRWriter
    GRWriter rob90678

    Posted

    The area around and just below the wound has never returned fully to feeling of touch etc. My operation was several years ago so any further improvement is very unlikely 
  • dai12345
    dai12345 rob90678

    Posted

    It's something the surgeons never tell you. I asked mine how long it would take when after op I was numb. He said sometimes it clears and sometimes it doesn't - really helpful. My op was 2 years ago. The numbness has gradually faded over many months but I still have some that I know will never clear.

  • rob90678
    rob90678

    Posted

    The thing I am scared about is. If the feeling doesnt return and I get another hernia, how would I know if it gets strangled or incarcerated since I have no feeling.
  • gregg08473
    gregg08473 rob90678

    Posted

    In addition to numbness around and below the incision I also have numbness on top of my left upper leg.  The hernia was on the right side.  Normal?
    • rob90678
      rob90678 gregg08473

      Posted

      I am going through the same thing. I saw my surgeon today and he claims my sense of touch will come back within 4-6 weeks. How long ago did you have surgery? And are you totally numb to the touch? 
    • gregg08473
      gregg08473 rob90678

      Posted

      I am 5 days out from surgery.  I have follow up in two days.  Yes, total numbness to the touch.
    • rob90678
      rob90678 gregg08473

      Posted

      Yea I had my surgery 6 days ago. We are going through the same exact thing. I does not seem like a common thing. Please let me know what they tell you are your follow up appointment. 
    • gregg08473
      gregg08473

      Posted

      Rob,

      I had my follow up with surgeon today.  The numbness on the opposite leg is not related to the surgery in his opinion.  Probably more to do with favoring one side over the other or sitting for a prolonged time in a recliner.  Says it may stay that way but I probably should regain feel once I can stretch and do normal exercises.

      Last night was the first full night I could sleep in bed.  It made a big difference.  Mistake I made was being too cautious with the meds.  Should have maxed out the first two days.  That has put me behind in the recovery schedule.

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