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groin hernia repair
- Thread starter Golfkid
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Panther:
I dont know exactly what he plans yet. He did say that he would surgically remove the screw. I also had 2 titanium tacks implanted in addition to the titanium screw. So lets see...I had a huge piece of titanium mesh, 2 titanium tacks, and 1 titanium screw. I dont even know if he would be able to remove the mesh. It has been in my body for almost 10 months now. I still dont know what I am going to do. But...I can tell you that the Ilioinguinal Nerve Block shot he gave me 3 days ago hurts like hell right now. It hurts exactly where he inserted the needle. Hurts pretty bad. I dont know if I would ever do that again. I will let you know how it feels after 1 week (next Tuesday). It supposedly takes 7-10 days for these Nerve blocks to take effect. So far NO RELIEF only more pain.
I dont know exactly what he plans yet. He did say that he would surgically remove the screw. I also had 2 titanium tacks implanted in addition to the titanium screw. So lets see...I had a huge piece of titanium mesh, 2 titanium tacks, and 1 titanium screw. I dont even know if he would be able to remove the mesh. It has been in my body for almost 10 months now. I still dont know what I am going to do. But...I can tell you that the Ilioinguinal Nerve Block shot he gave me 3 days ago hurts like hell right now. It hurts exactly where he inserted the needle. Hurts pretty bad. I dont know if I would ever do that again. I will let you know how it feels after 1 week (next Tuesday). It supposedly takes 7-10 days for these Nerve blocks to take effect. So far NO RELIEF only more pain.
Zulfiqar Z
New member
Cowpin8: Thanks for the info on the shot... I don't think I would get one, but definitely not now.
I just talked to my surgeon's office and it looks like I'll be getting two separate incisions, about 2 1/2 to 3 inches long for each hernia. Based on its location, it looks like they may be indirect inguinal hernias, but I guess I will find out for sure as I go in. They will also be using disolvable stitches and confirmed that the traditional repair method (without mesh) will be used for me. I hope it all goes well! November 2nd is my surgery date. I am just ready to go and get it over with!!
kellyhuffaker
New member
Great! Glad to hear you are getting them fixed soon! Trust me... it's so much nicer to have mine done... I wish I had gotten mine done before it became troublesome.
There are some cases where the mesh is needed, but usually only in the worst cases... After reading the other posts here, I am glad I got the traditional fix.
There are some cases where the mesh is needed, but usually only in the worst cases... After reading the other posts here, I am glad I got the traditional fix.