Hernia surgery with new tractor on it's way :(

[screamin400]

Umbilical hernia operation today. New Mahindra 2655 coming next week. How does one stay inside and not climb into his new tractor? I am not sure I can do it but the Dr. assures me I will.

 

[raptorterry]

Umbilical hernia operation today. New Mahindra 2655 coming next week. How does one stay inside and not climb into his new tractor? I am not sure I can do it but the Dr. assures me I will.

I had inguinal hernia surgery about 10 years ago. It felt like I got shanked with a rusty prison shank for about 6 days after surgery. Then it was like the clouds cleared overnight. I bet you've got friends and family that will climb all over your new ride.
Get well soon and don't ignore what your doc says. If you tear your "fix" you will regret it.

 

[TractorGuy]

Pain will dictate what and how much you do.

I don't know the difference in the types of hernias. Had a mesh repair in my lower left groin in 2011. Still feel pain there from time to time.

Been in serious pain for 5 weeks now. Began as pain after cutting and moving some logs. Developed a rash that apparently is shingles. Have read and heard horror stories about pain from that but the rash is going away while the pain persist. Last week an obvious bulge appeared in the pain area so I'm going back to surgeon to see if I have another hernia.

Over the last 4 weeks I have lost 10 lbs and gained 5 inches.

 

[Bird]

Pain will dictate what and how much you do.

I don't know the difference in the types of hernias. Had a mesh repair in my lower left groin in 2011. Still feel pain there from time to time.

Been in serious pain for 5 weeks now. Began as pain after cutting and moving some logs. Developed a rash that apparently is shingles. Have read and heard horror stories about pain from that but the rash is going away while the pain persist. Last week an obvious bulge appeared in the pain area so I'm going back to surgeon to see if I have another hernia.

Over the last 4 weeks I have lost 10 lbs and gained 5 inches.

Sounds like the same hernia surgery I had on July 14, 1998. And it was miserable for a week or so. I had mine with a spinal block, so I was able to watch the surgery in that stainless steel light fixture over the operating table, and I saw him pull and stretch things out of the way. I told him later that if I hadn't watched him doing that surgery, I'd have sworn he left a knife in there.

 

[grnspot110]

Mine's scheduled for next week, laparoscopic! Been working at getting my lifting & pulling jobs done around here the last few days!

Had a lower hernia repaired 30+ years ago, they cut you open then! Never met the surgeon on that one, local hospital didn't have a surgeon. The hospital would schedule non-emergency surgeries in a group a Dr that grew up near here would fly in from Alaska when needed. I knew his brother through the fire service & recognized the Dr on an episode of "Alaska, The Last frontier" a year or so ago. He was repairing a hernia for Otto on that program!

 

[nybirdman]

Too wet to do much out-side any-way!Spring and summer will be here soon enough,get healed up and ready.

 

[buickanddeere]

Anyone wanting a proper repair of a hernia, check out these specialists. Welcome to Shouldice Hernia Hospital, The Global Leader in Non-Mesh Hernia Repair.

 

[RSKY]

Umbilical hernia operation today. New Mahindra 2655 coming next week. How does one stay inside and not climb into his new tractor? I am not sure I can do it but the Dr. assures me I will.

Had the same thing back in November. DO WHAT THE DOCTORS TELL YOU TO DO. DON'T DO WHAT THEY TELL YOU NOT TO DO.

Am I clear! LOL.

I didn't take a single pain pill. For once I followed the instructions to a T.

Follow the weight limits and you will be on your tractor before you know it. Don't follow them and it might be months before you do anything.

RSKY

 

[TractorGuy]

Had the same thing back in November. DO WHAT THE DOCTORS TELL YOU TO DO. DON'T DO WHAT THEY TELL YOU NOT TO DO.

Am I clear! LOL.

I didn't take a single pain pill. For once I followed the instructions to a T.

Follow the weight limits and you will be on your tractor before you know it. Don't follow them and it might be months before you do anything.

RSKY

I most likely did to much too soon and paid the price.

My good news for the day is they don't think I have another. This shingles pain far exceeds the hernia pain though.

 

[screamin400]

I am home. I think I took this too lightly. I have 8 holes in me. The worst part was waking up. I would have thought they would bridge me with something before I woke up. I woke up to no pain killer. The pain was bad enough I started throwing up and was hoping to pass out. I think you could hear me 50 feet away. My God. The pain killers work pretty well. Sitting here at my desk this morning but I will take it easy for some time. No rushing this as I certainly underestimated it. I thought 3 holes in the stomach and I am out. My understanding is the most pain comes from all the corkscrews they put in the mess. I am tired though.

 

[raptorterry]

I am home. I think I took this too lightly. I have 8 holes in me. The worst part was waking up. I would have thought they would bridge me with something before I woke up. I woke up to no pain killer. The pain was bad enough I started throwing up and was hoping to pass out. I think you could hear me 50 feet away. My God. The pain killers work pretty well. Sitting here at my desk this morning but I will take it easy for some time. No rushing this as I certainly underestimated it. I thought 3 holes in the stomach and I am out. My understanding is the most pain comes from all the corkscrews they put in the mess. I am tired though.

Ay caramba!! Sorry about you pain...
It's not fun at all. Mine wasn't quite that bad.
Prison shank is the feeling.
Get better..

 

[TractorGuy]

WOW!

I had the 3 hole job. Yours may turn out to be a better, more even repair.

Good luck with your recovery.

 

[RSKY]

As I said above I took no pain pills. My surgeon was recommended by the doctor who replaced my knee. Said he was the only surgeon in four states that would operate on one of his daughters.

I had an acquaintance who had surgery right after I did. He had two hernias, one on each side. He had a horrible time and was still in pain a month later. I guess mine wasn't that bad.

But I do have a funky looking navel.

Hope you get better quick but remember, DO NOT OVERDO IT. Or you will need surgery again. And I'm told it is much worse the second time.

RSKY

 

[check]

Anyone wanting a proper repair of a hernia, check out these specialists. Welcome to Shouldice Hernia Hospital, The Global Leader in Non-Mesh Hernia Repair.

Yup. Top notch. BIL had surgery there. Great place, top surgeons, and it's free!

 

[screamin400]

New tractor came in yesterday. I am not suppose to drive yet but I will be seeing it sometime today

 

[Thomas]

BIG congrats on your new investment...just take your time.

 

[Katahdin]

I've had the 3-hole done. I spent the first week catching up on movies and shows on Netflix, I suggest you do the same!

Hernia surgery has much improved, my grandmother was a nurse and could not believe I could stand and slowly walk on the first day. Back in her day you'd be recovering in bed for a month.

 

[screamin400]

I have 8 holes and a lot of mesh. The mesh hurts.

 

[grnspot110]

Headed to St Joe just before 6 am yesterday, arriving a little before 7:30. Into surgery on time at 9:30, woke up at 10:52, out of the hospital before 2 pm. Part of the time problem was lack of bed space coming out of recovery. Wasn't able to hold any food down yesterday evening, going to try some applesauce for breakfast this morning. Not feeling bad this morning, except for lack of sleep. Little sore this morning, but not too bad, biggest problem is getting up & down.

Agenda for today is rest, but several trips to the shop & back to keep moving!

 

[darmstrong2319]

I wish you all a speedy recovery. I will have to face it myself in the future but also have other issues to deal with first.