Laparoscopic hernia surgery

[tactransman]

I am having it done November 3 , anybody had it done already that can tell me what to expect? (down time and such)

[heminut]

I had a groin hernia repaired a couple of years ago, but not laparascopically. My surgeon said he did a guy on Friday and the guy was out playing golf on Monday. He did mine on a Friday morning and I could have gone back to work on Monday (auto parts counter), but the boss told me to take off whatever I needed so I went back on Tuesday. He had a stool for me to use, but I found I was much more comfortable standing than sitting. I only took a pain pill the first two nights after the surgery before going to bed, just to make sure I slept okay. Very minimal pain. A friend of mine had the same surgery done by the same surgeon and complained of bad pain for two weeks, and had to have his wife go get a refill on his pain medication! Actually I think he was just a big wuss!

[Jacksboys]

My father just had this done about two months ago.  He was in and out of the doctor's office in a matter of hours.  He had some pain pills and he said that the pain was no worse than hernia was before.  After a two weeks, he was going back to work but under light duty (no lifting over 30 pounds for 30 days).

I think some people can go back to light duty in under a week, just depends on your job.

[tactransman]

Thanks Guys!

[MOPAR FANATIC]

  tactransman,you have to quit lifting those 904's and 727's by yourself,i no longer do the stuff i did when i was younger getting to old and body can't take it anymore,heck i member lifting a manual trans from my chest up by myself trying to align the spline and such,theres no way i would do that anymore,anyway good luck on your surgery and take it easy afterwards.  ---dave---

[tactransman]

 

[MOPAR FANATIC]

  I wasn't joking. 

[Rev-It-Up]

That doesn't sound like a fun way to spend the weekend!  You'll be in my thoughts and prayers that day. 

[AprilsPink72Cuda]

I don't know ayone who ever had that procedure done, but hopefully it will be quick and easy for you.  I will be thinking of you, hoping you are feeling better!

[tactransman]

I wasn't joking. 

Just as a note , the doctor said there are more hernias created  from coughing and sneezing , them from lifting heavy objects! 

[422STROKER]

Whoaaa here, it doesn't always go that easy on the recovery side.  My doctor told me I'd be home for dinner  haahhaa, I went home more than 2 days later.  Was supposed to be lapro but when he got in there he had to open me up.  I had two done at the same time though.  Well now that I freaked you out most times it is day surgery but in your profession I'd take it easy for a while.  I work w/my hands as well(electrician) and figured I could go back and take it easy but I really shouldn't have(I'm self employed) but I had to.  You are not supposed to drive for a while due to the pushing motion of the brakes could lead to reinjury. 


Tom

[RusTy/SE]

Good luck!!  Make sure you don't watch any Three Stooges or Spongebob or whatever makes you laugh out loud spontaneously    If you feel a sneeze or cough coming on get on the ground and double up ahead of time  ...voe (voice of experience). I had double hernia surgery the old fashioned cut and sew method 13 years ago. I don't like catheters...no sir
You'll be fit as a fiddle in no time

[Jacksboys]

You are not supposed to drive for a while due to the pushing motion of the brakes could lead to reinjury. 

I forgot to mention that.  No driving for a few days.

[dougs bs23]

goo luck with it,,, i just went through a tendon transfer on my right shoulder because i litterly destoye the long thoracic nerve and lost most control of my right shoulder due to not being careful lifting heavy objects (I build/install playground equipment). eww no fun ots of pain but a script of oxy Out for at least 2 more months so all i can do is stockpile parts, and look at my onhold cuda project .
I wish u the best and hope your ecovery goes quickly

[422STROKER]

I forgot to mention that.  No driving for a few days.

I originally thought I couldn't drive due to the Pain Killers so I stopped taking them and was promplty scolded by the Doctor!  I had to go back to work ASAP due to the Bills!  Kept driving anyways figured if I damaged them then it was too late anyways!  Seems fine now but I'm more conscience of lifting heavy things by myself now.  It's been 2-3 yrs but I don't think they'll get me back in there again if I got another one!(you never forget that pain)



Tom