I have to have a hernia repair operation and I am scared...read more??..?
485308
well u know that i will be by your side all the way so take my heart in there with u and u will come out ok.  i will b praying for u all the way. u will have to keep me informed to when u r going in so i can find a way to get u a get well card out to u.  but if u want to be scared its ok cause this will be something new to u.  so remember that my heart mind and soul will be with u in this time of despair.  good luck and may God bless u.
878641
Its a hernia get him to the hospital NOW! My son had this too. He nearly died cos it nearly strangulated. At least get him checked.\n\nIf need be get him to a different hospital and get him checked for a hernia. Tell them it keeps coming and going thats what hernias do.
795635
Maybe the chance of reopening the incision,,,just give ur body time to get healed....
838538
Stop thinking about it so much.  You are just worried about nothing.  You will be asleep for the surgery and you will NOT feel suffocated.  It's going to be sore, depending on what the surgeon is doing to your nose.  You should ask him/her about the recovery time and post-operative pain.  They will give you medication for it.
494349
Hi,\nI suffered from the most common hernia in the male, a right inguinal hernia. I actually went from here in MN to Lonsdale, PA to the North Penn Hernia Inst. I would recommend that you seek them out if you can, also if you have no insurance they are reasonable, but that depends on what type of hernia you have. They also have a website where they will answer you questions and concerns, and at the same time you can read about all the people that have lifelong chronic extreme pain because they had it done at the wrong place, wrong doctor, or wrong technique. Dr. Goodyear is the head doc, and hernias are all he does. There are other centers across the country that also do just hernias. Many times the procedure is a day surgery and you are in and out the same day, but again that depends on the type of hernia you have. Hope this helps.
925653
I believe you are correct when you said it may be a hernia.\nIt seems like a fairly small hernia so the pain is not there...yet.\nIt gets larger and smaller due to your "insides" coming out...it certainly sounds like a hernia to me....I had one many years ago, a much larger one that involved pain.\n\nIf I was you I would see a doctor...repairing a hernia(especially a small one) is not that big of a deal...Good Luck.
798125
Calm down! Take a deep breath.\n\nThe needle is not big, first point, and you might feel a slight prick, that is all.  You will be asleep really quickly after the injection.\n\nYou will not wake up during the surgery unless you have an extremely bad anaethetist, in which case you can sue him/her for all they are worth!  \n\nHow you feel when you wake up will depend on the surgery you are having.  There is bound to be some discomfort if cutting and stitches are involved.  However, the medical team will minimise this with the appropriate pain medication.\n\nYou will be fine, there is nothing to worry about.  Tell the staff at the hospital that you are really terrified and they may give you some medication to calm you while you wait to be taken into theatre.\n\nThe old pre-med is not used these days much, you are usually in the theatre before you are given the anaesthetic.\n\nAnd why, oh why did you not ask the doctor these things when he/she told you that you were having surgery?
956926
Don't be scared. Gyneacologists have seen many many of the same thing on women that they treat, including privates!! It may hurt, but it will hurt more in the long term if you don't get it treated now. If you are worried about seeing a male, then you should look for a women gyneacologist who has the same physiology, they know how women feel and will be gentle. You could also mention your fears to her and i'm sure she will try to be more gentle and understanding. Please don't hold off on going to see a gyneacologist because things of this type need to be seen immediately. Good luck :)
317422
Hi,\n\nI understand the agony you are going through. Even, I had hernia and have got operated successfully. It has been three years now and I am perfectly alright. I am running, playing cricket, basketball, workout in gym, swimming and much more than I ever thought during post-operation period.\n\nSo, just get operated. The earlier you get operated, the better it is for you to recuperate. In the post-operation period, just concentrate on a little slow and firm walking stride and make sure pain doesnot hamper your walk for many days. If you experience pain during walking for more than 7 days, then consult your physician.\n\nJust relax, stop lifting weights for atleast 1 or 1.5 yrs and then start off the way you want to. But, in a slow way.\n\nHope my experience would help you gain some confidence to regain back your original senses.\n\nAll the best!!\n\nRegards,\nSubbu
1091476
Well, it depends where you had your major surgery, or other words, what part of your body, you may be afraid some one will bump into you and hurt you, or open up the wound..\nit is probably a good idea to stay out of large crowds until you are healed up. just to be on the safe side.. sure don't want to have to go back and get stitched or stapled up again , that is for sure.. !!
947140
Hi there !\nI presume she had undergone "inguinal hernia " repair ! ??\nOkay..I had undergone the same in December 2004 ! Following are to be taken care of :\n1. NO weight lifting !\n2. Light diet !\n3. Ask her not to strain in toilet !\n4. While taking bath, ask her to sit !\n5. Constipation, should be avoided at any \n    cost... by taking food at the right time and \n    by the intake of fruits for some time to \n    come !\nIt is said that about 5-10% of the hernia cases come back with a recurrence after 3 years ! If we as pateints take more care, we can avoid it !\nThe doctors can advise..but we have to practise !\nWish her a speedy recovery !\nbest wishes !
1036285
I woke up at the end of one of the 18 surgeries i had on my leg and felt the needle going in, coming out, and the suture being drawn through my skin. It hurt, yes. They didn't believe i was 'that' awake, until i transferred myself to the cart after they were done.
636927
I had mine several years ago. No for about the first 2 weeks or so I could not reach or stretch. They have new ways of doing this operation now. So I would suggest you talk to your doctor about it.
419766
Depending on the type of hernia repair.  Also if it's bilateral or not you will take longer to recover.  Also depends if you actual rest and put a hold on lifting heavy objects for a while.  Hernia operations are common and yes guys tend to take a little longer to heal but only a few week in total generally back at work or school in a few days to a week and not lifting heavy objects for a good few weeks after your sutures are removed.
490877
Could be an umbilical hernia, which requires very minor outpatient surgery to repair. I suggest you see a doctor to find out. Good luck!
388422
haha i felt like that too when i had surgery. well you're not going to get much sleep tonight so don't worry about it. you'll be tired in the morning but thats better because you'll be less stressed in the morning. tonight just watch movies until you feel tired and fall asleep. \n\ni was so nervous when i sat in the hospital bed, my bf was talking to me and i coudn't even pay attention long enuf to listen to what he was saying. i was so restless. i didnt' get much sleep the night before either. tomorrow when you get to the hospital jsut before your surgery they will give you a little pre-med pill that will relax you and if you're anything like me you'll be so tired to be worried and you'll be falling asleep as you walk into the theatre to have your surgery. \n\ni wasn't nervous at all when i walked in, i was so tired, i just wanted to get on the operating table and sleep. that shiny cold hard metal table just looked sooo comfy to me! :D good luck with your surgery!
1047744
My girlfriend had this and after her operation it subsided though. You need to return to your doctor. Obviously something didn't go right.