Misc Great. I have a hernia. - Page 2

ZepSinger · 10-31-2012, 07:09 AM

An inquinal hernia, to be exact. That's a weak or torn spot in the abdomen wall about 2" to the north and left of my manhood. Have had alot of pain there for the last few months, but strangely, it only hurts when I'm onstage, especially when singing. Saw a hernia specialist yesterday who confirmed my suspicion.

He explained the procedure and showed me the mesh material that's used to repair the hole (sounds a bit like fixing a hole in drywall). I'm getting it done in about 3 weeks.

So- is there anyone here who has had that procedure who can fill me in on what to expect (pain level, recuperation timeframe, side effects, etc.)?

Z

**bevischief** · 12-12-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ZepSinger

Bump for surgery results. Had my surgery on Monday afternoon at 2:30; was home by 6. Overall, not anywhere near as bad as I thought it'd be. Pretty much just stayed in bed from the time I got home till about an hour ago. Pain level never got over or 3 or 4; been taking a combination of Ibuprophen and hydrocodone, but have had no medication since 6 this morning. Been up walking, had dinner, and other than being fairly sore of course, I'm doing pretty darn good considering it's only been about 50 hours since being cut... :-)

EDIT: forgot to mention, the ballsack is fairly swollen and purple, but I understand that that's pretty common and subsides in a few days...

What?

**Guru** · 12-12-2012, 04:20 PM

Join the club man. Go in for my surgery in 5 weeks.

**bevischief** · 12-12-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Join the club man. Go in for my surgery in 5 weeks.

5 weeks? WTF? Why so long?

Hog Farmer · 12-12-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cookster50

In 50% of the surgeries, they have to remove the left nut. Just want you to be prepared for that possibility.

It's OK, In 50 % of surgeries they remove the right nut. You're left nut may stay .

ZepSinger · 12-12-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bevischief

What?

yep, happened to my brother too. Sounds like it's fairly common- some of the blood and fluids move down into the scrotum via the spermatic cord. Scary looking, but common according to my surgeon.

**Guru** · 12-12-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bevischief

5 weeks? WTF? Why so long?

Because I recently changed jobs and needed to wait until I had enough sick days to cover the time off. Fortunately, I am not in much pain at this time so the wait isn't really a big deal.

If this had come up back in June I would have had 9 weeks of sick time.

**bevischief** · 12-12-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ZepSinger

yep, happened to my brother too. Sounds like it's fairly common- some of the blood and fluids move down into the scrotum via the spermatic cord. Scary looking, but common according to my surgeon.

Good luck with all that. Just sounds weird that is all.

**bevischief** · 12-12-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Because I recently changed jobs and needed to wait until I had enough sick days to cover the time off. Fortunately, I am not in much pain at this time so the wait isn't really a big deal.

If this had come up back in June I would have had 9 weeks of sick time.

Good luck.

Dayze · 12-12-2012, 05:26 PM

I mow the lawn, so grandpas hyena don't act up

I'mAlwaysRight · 12-12-2012, 05:39 PM

Glad it went well for you. I've had four (a right, then a deuce, then a left) between 1980 and 2001. A lot more manageable now then "back in the day". Black and purple junk is standard operating procedure (

) Also, the mesh used to be for worst-case, I think now it's pretty much standard. Don't do any situps or squats for a few days!

**mlyonsd** · 12-12-2012, 05:45 PM

The test for a good inquinal hernia surgery is while standing you can hold a girl up with just your junk, no hands or walls involved.

Ask your doctor if he guarantees that.

theelusiveeightrop · 12-12-2012, 05:50 PM

Glad you are doing well.

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