How are you doing after hernia repair? Mesh?

qofdisks

I am afraid of the surgery and especially the mesh used to repair the hernia. How do you feel about it and if you got a mesh for repair, how is that going?

mechyzulu

I have had to one in my Groin and one through my belly button. Both were fixed using mesh , no problem one is 5 years old the other 3 months.

I feel better for having them fixed.

qofdisks

I have had to one in my Groin and one through my belly button. Both were fixed using mesh , no problem one is 5 years old the other 3 months.

I feel better for having them fixed.

That makes me feel better. How long was your recovery? Can you do core strengthening now?

mechyzulu

I can now , 6 weeks rest on the belly button. The groin on is a 3 month down time. I am back to cycling , running and core exercises with no problem. 3 sets of 14 crunches and no pain or discomfort.

It does take some time but the doctors will walk you through the recovery, it will come down to fitness , smoking and alcohol intake.

Dont worry , i know that going in for surgery is tough but it is worth it . I started to suffer from chronic indigestion and heart burn now nadda!
Good luck

WennaDale

Having the surgery is worth it!! I had 2 abdominal hernias. One fixed by mesh and the other just sewn. The pain after wasn't too bad and the recovery was pretty quick. Unfortunately a year later the smaller hernia that was sewn came back and another one above the mesh repaired hernia. Doctor says I'm just prone to them. I've yet to go back for surgery again. I've lost about 60 lbs since and it has really helped. I can still do some core exercises but I try to be careful. Once I get the time I'm definitely having surgery again!

qofdisks

Having the surgery is worth it!! I had 2 abdominal hernias. One fixed by mesh and the other just sewn. The pain after wasn't too bad and the recovery was pretty quick. Unfortunately a year later the smaller hernia that was sewn came back and another one above the mesh repaired hernia. Doctor says I'm just prone to them. I've yet to go back for surgery again. I've lost about 60 lbs since and it has really helped. I can still do some core exercises but I try to be careful. Once I get the time I'm definitely having surgery again!

So, how are you doing with that plastic mesh? Sorry to hear that you have repeat hernias. Did you have a reaction or reject the mesh? Do you have chronic pain?

qofdisks

I finally had the hernia repair. I am 3 month out from surgery and already feeling much better. Mobility is coming back slowly. I have had some set backs from over doing it. I have a coviden composite mesh made out of polyester. So far, so good.