Question 1

is it dangerous for me to have an epidural during my hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: Epidural anesthesia can be an option for some patients having surgery. Your anesthesiologist can work with your surgeon to help you decide the best choice of anesthesia for you. It also depends on what type of hernia surgery that you are having. An epidural anesthesia is generally not dangerous as long as you have not had prior back surgery and that you are not on blood thinner medications.

Question 2

my father had a hernia surgery they gave him an epidural now three days after his surgery area doesn't hurt really. it's his lower back when he lays

Accepted Answer

Other symptoms: How bad is the back pain? Some soreness at site of epidural normal for several days to a week. If pain 5/10 or higher, or if he also has headache, suspect spinal fluid leak at site of epidural and needs to see doctor.

Question 3

would i have to be nude during hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

Usually: The abdomen and site of the hernia have to be exposed to fix the hernia.  The breasts and genital organs can usually remain covered.  Feel free to discuss this with your surgeon, anethesiologist, and nurses so that you can feel comfortable knowing that they will protect your dignity to the fullest extent.

Question 4

hi i have lots sneezing today i had key whole hernia surgery 3 week ago it's dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not dangerous: The chances are that you are OK. The hernia repair surgery usually withstands sneezing. However since your surgery was recent, if you are having symptoms in your hernia repair area, it would be best to have a follow-up visit with your surgeon for further evaluation. In the mean time it is best to avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting until you see your surgeon.

Question 5

i'm recovering from femoral hernia surgery, is it safe to use tampons during my recovery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Femoral hernis surgery is not significantly differnt from a regular inguinal henia surgery. Tampons will not affect your recovery and should be fine to use during your periods.

Question 6

will i be nude during inguinal hernia surgery? please provide details. thank you!!!

Accepted Answer

Not completely: During inguinal hernia repair, you will have to be nude from your nipples to your knees.  The surgeon needs to have full access to the whole area.

Be assured, however, that you will not be made to walk in nude or exposed to any more people than is absolutely necessary.  Doctors, nurses, and surgical technologists in the operating room see people partially naked all the time.  They are discreet.

Question 7

i had an inguinal hernia surgery (open repair) in 2010.i want to know if nerves are trapped during hernia surgery how this problem can be resolved?

Accepted Answer

Ilioinguinal nerve: It is possible that a nerve in the area (ilioinguinal) is giving you trouble.  Other nerves may be involved.  Other options include hernia recurrence (sometimes can't feel on outside) or routine strain injuries to name a few.  A surgeon can inject anesthetic at a certain area where the ilioinguinal nerve runs (near ASIS) to see if it is an issue.  If it is, part of nerve may be removed to help.

Question 8

i still have pain due to traped nerve during open cut inguinal hernia surgery 3 years ago. do i have to live with it for rest of my life?

Accepted Answer

Revision: Seek another opinion about getting a revision of your original inguinal hernia surgery

Question 9

why would inguinal hernia surgery cause reduced penile sensation on the side of surgery. are those nerves usually injured during that surgery?

Accepted Answer

Inguinal hernia ?'s: Surgical correction of an inguinal hernia may injure nerves mediating sensation to the testicle on the side of the surgery, but usually does not affect penile sensation.  Ask your surgeon about details of the hernia repair, and ask for a urology referral if your questions are not addressed to your satisfaction.

Question 10

is it ok to walk as much as tolerable during first 2 weeks and then during 8 weeks after inguinal hernia surgery or are there any risks with walking too much during theses periods respectively?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: You may want to speak with your surgeon regarding the activity. Usually it all depends on the surgery and post op complications on how much activity you can tolerate. Besides no heavy lifting post op I am not sure if there's any other contraindications. But speak with your doctor first.

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Is it dangerous for me to have an epidural during my hernia surgery

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My father had a hernia surgery they gave him an epidural now three days after his surgery area doesn't hurt really. it's his lower back when he lays

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Would i have to be nude during hernia surgery?

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Hi i have lots sneezing today i had key whole hernia surgery 3 week ago it's dangerous?

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I'm recovering from femoral hernia surgery, is it safe to use tampons during my recovery?

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Will i be nude during inguinal hernia surgery? please provide details. thank you!!!

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I had an inguinal hernia surgery (open repair) in 2010.i want to know if nerves are trapped during hernia surgery how this problem can be resolved?

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I still have pain due to traped nerve during open cut inguinal hernia surgery 3 years ago. do i have to live with it for rest of my life?

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Why would inguinal hernia surgery cause reduced penile sensation on the side of surgery. are those nerves usually injured during that surgery?

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Is it ok to walk as much as tolerable during first 2 weeks and then during 8 weeks after inguinal hernia surgery or are there any risks with walking too much during theses periods respectively?

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