Thank you doctor. I have just been diagnosed with a hernia today. I have had a bulge in my inner thigh for the last 8 months It gets worse after I run (walk long distance) and its painful, bigger and sometimes red during my menstrual days. The fact that its worse during my period was thre reason it took 8 months to diagnose. Now they want me to have surgery, but I am so afraid - this video was helpful. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

Thank you, I’m going in soon for a repair and feel like I’m ahead of the curve due to videos like this. Thank you!

got my surgery the other day, and im good 😄 i cannot wait to do things i cant do the last 2 years, im in a better place to be honest.

I'm just glad I got this done. I've been dealing with inguinal hernia for 6 years or so. Last year it dropped into my sack, and that promptly made me contact my doctor. I got it fixed and I'm feeling fantastic and normal roughly 8 months later!

15 days after double inguinal open repair using mesh. Left side was recurrent and old mesh removed to place a smooth mesh by a different surgeon. Now I notice a firm knot right where old hernia always presented, but it does not seem reducible like my old hernia, nor does it seem to enlarge when I cough. Reading through all your comments has relieved me greatly that this is probably normal and I just wanted to thank you for your work here. I can’t get ahold of my surgeon until after the weekend so your video saved me a lot of worrying over the next three days. I appreciate you and all the people who contributed with similar situations.

Thanks for this video. Very informative.The background music a little bit loud and distracting, other than that it is great movie. Thanks again.

Excellent video, thank you for taking the time to reply to comments.

The background music was very distracting. Made it difficult for this old man to get the most of your message. But thank you anyway.

5 years later and I still have pain. Some days it’s not bad and others it makes it difficult to do things. It can easily start hurting during/ after sex as well. Worst thing that ever happened to me

btw: I commend your practice for engaging with patients on YT... I think it's great!

Great information, had a hernia operation my self 2 mabey 3 weeks ago everything going great. No massive pain, feel good.

Thanks for the wonderful information Dr. You've given me some hope to be prepared for my surgery

I appreciate so much that you have taken the time to provide this helpful information to patients! I have a question - I had open umbilical hernia repair 2 weeks ago - it was a very small hernia so it was suture only (no mesh). I also have diastasis recti (but only the hernia was sutured - the diastasis was left untouched) - he made only a small incision right at the base of my belly button. My question is: could repairing the hernia and leaving the diastasis untouched make that worse? My stomach is quite swollen/bloated at 2 weeks post op. Is it normal for my stomach to look bigger now than it did before? Thanks so much! ☺️

I'm coming all the way to California, if I have to sell everything I own for you to fix my hernia so u can have my self esteem back.... thank you

Hello sir This Is Riya from India. My mother had open hernia mesh surgery in 2018 and she is completely fine. Sometimes i feel anxious what if it returns and so much rumours about mesh surgeries.Also my mother cannot lose weught post surgery CAN WEIGHT GAIN CAUSE RETURN OF HERNIA ???? she has gained 3 kg post surgery from 2018-2023 I found your channel and you are a ray of hope and I got to clarify so my doubts. Thnkyou so much sur from my heart. I m a medical aspirant too and You just dont know how you relieved my anxiety. Thnkyou again. And i hope my mother remains fine and it never returns.😊

Dr Harris,...You are a Fine Gentleman and Thank You for your view on hernia surgery.

Thank you for the video! Going in for my 3rd inguinal hernia surgery on the right side October 6th. I'm only 23. super concerned about complications especially losing the right testicle. Remember being in a lot of pain the last surgery too so it is something I need to pay attention to. This new doctor though seems to have a good plan with robotic surgery so hopefully everything goes well.

Great Information .. I'm on day 4 and still in a lot of pain .. but I don't have any bruising .. I have an amazing Surgeon 💪👌

Dr Harris..I’m a female and went to see a nurse practitioner with some complaints like abdominal pressure,lower back pain and weakness in right leg. I didn’t have any pain in my groin at all not even while exercising and no bulge that I could see but he placed his fingers underneath my pubic bone for like 5 minutes on the right side and said he felt a defect in there so diagnosed me with small ingunial hernia. He also said get surgery before worsening health which made me super stressed. I went back home that day and saw that right side of groin where he examined got swollen and it was very painful.It was very hard to touch and pain got worse everyday radiating to my hip and pain killers did not work to get relief. I went to get pelvic MRI and then also an ultrasound both spune and standing position and everything looked normal and no hernia was detected. I went thru a lot of suffering and pain for 3 months till the swelling and pain went away. Last week I went to see this nurse practitioner again and told him what happened and he started to yell at me and verbally abuse me insisted there is a defect there then he diagnosed me with mood disorder..

Had a "huge" hernia repaired and yes, I did lose a testicle. Still in the healing process since it's been a bit less than three weeks. Still some swelling and the area is sensitive but I feel that will improve in the next few weeks. Doc wanted to do local anesthesia (because I have heart issues) but anesthesiologist strongly disagreed. The "thirty minute" repair took about an hour and a half.

Two years ago , chronic pain in my sides

hi, I appreciated your explanation. I just had an open hernia inguinal repair, right. The only complication (if it is even one so early on) is incisional site pain at day 6. Motrin seems to help, but I am anxious for the heavy pain feeling I am having under my incision site. My stomach muscles dont seem to be the issue, just a heavy pain feeling on the side.

Thank you doctor. Very informative. Appreciate your dedication!!

I heard alot of good things about you Dr. Harris and thankful that i've finally found a video of you about hernia. Its so informative and a stress reliever i would say on how you manage to evaluate all the circumstances on hernia surgery. By the way i had a inguinal surgery last monday and i was on a recovery period now. Thank you Dr. Harris for the video. Ram here from the Philippines. Salamat (Thank you).

I have about 6 weeks after surgery and still have swelling. And in one spot when I push firmly it feels like something hard behind it (like the intestine is still protruding into hernia). However it doesn't expand when I cough anymore. Still I'm afraid the surgery failed.

For inguinal hernia repair you have two choices: living with chronic disabling pain, mostly in testicles and groin, and or immunological disorders as a result from mesh usage (around 23% or more) or lead with a little bit more recurrence rates of anatomical repair (no mesh). Meshes are proven to be highly associated with chronic pain and complications than no mesh counter part repairs. Meshes are not inert foreign bodies and must be seriously considered per patient, specially those with previous pelvic pain syndromes, immunological disorders or allergies and foreign body unknown reactions. Once a mesh is implanted, is extremely challenging get rid of the material, an usually involves selective neurectomies with inherent compications. And only a few surgeons could perform such procedures. So think before you let them put a piece of plastic inside your groin.

Great presentation! Thanks for sharing this.

Thanks Doc, had hernia surgery 1/25/24 and was looking for info why my testicle area has swollen. I feel lucky after you mentioned football and soccer size swelling. Mine is only a small baseball size. Sounds like part of the process. Have a follow up appointment on 2/8 so I won't worry yet. Thanks Again

Please sir I need your help, Sir I had my left inguinal hernia surgery four years ago and after two years I continued my gym and it was fine when I train upper body but as I get to the abdomen even after 5 years I feel some sort stitch extension pain or pin pricking hard in my operated lower abdomen side(left)... My right side says go for the exercise but left fears me over hernia recurrence... After one hour of the exersion it becomes just fine and perfect with very little issues which go after around 1.5 hours and I get back to normal... I feel pain and agitation after chin ups please help... Hope my question helps others as well...

Hi Dr. Harris! I had my open ventral hernia repair with mesh on October 25, 2018. So far I had no problems and lost weight since by not eating too much. My question is can I now safely go jogging, weight lifting or even join sports such as Kendo without having a recurrent hernia? Thank you Dr. Harris.

Glad to see such an informative video. Sir, I have a question and it would be really helpful if you suggest. My kid is 18 month old and he has a hernia problem. I am confused between open surgery and Laproscopy surgery. Kindly suggest which one would be safe and good for future.

I had a hiatal hernia repair with mash March 6, 2020. I woke up from this procedure out of anesthesia, thrashing and screaming holding the left side of my abdominal area from this moment on my bowel movements were accompanied with severe vomiting. I had burning pain on the left side of my abdominal area that still to this day has not went away completely, my primary care physician and referred me to the surgeons involved was never disclosed. I never knew was used/ I was only told they were going to remove my gallbladder and repair a hernia. Every time I had a bowel movement from this time on I puke violently my blood pressure drops. I have an extreme, twisting gut, wrenching pain on the left side, the same exact small area I woke up, holding in screaming after the mesh was implanted, unfortunately I didn’t have good doctors. I didn’t have ethical doctors that were honest with me right off the bat. I followed up every single month with my primary care physician explaining to her it feels like a foreign object is inside of my body burning me she never once told me that there was a foreign object inside of my body, I followed up with my surgeon over 50 times and I was rushed by an ambulance into the same hospital system. This was procedure was done over 150 times most recently in April 28. I had a bowel movement where a large surgical type material came out of my bowel movement 11 days prior. I was vomiting, extreme cramping with bowel movements cramping that I’ve never experienced before because now it went all the way across my abdominal area, my vagina swelled only on the left side the same side I woke up holding and screaming after the mesh and plant was placed in side my body. Now my lymph nodes are over and almost 2 cm on level 123 and four of my neck. My breasts are completely calcified. My teeth are cracking out of my mouth. I’ve had to have one extracted. I have one remaining with a long crack spongestic dermatitis. I have every symptom of some sort of mesh rejection after the foreign object came out of my body in a bowel movement. I have no longer thrown up with any bowel movements, which I’m really grateful for. I know the longer need nausea medication that I’ve needed every six hours since March 6, 2020 however, when I have a bowel movement, the left side of my body goes completely numb and I did suffer a mini stroke on August 27, while trying to pass a movement because the vomiting that accompanied with bowel movement, pressure pain and burning feeling wasn’t pushing the bowel movement out like it typically did and I puked for three hours until I stroked out. I’ve tried to see help with the surgeon locally, but no one wants to get involved in my case because they don’t want to be the responsible doctor. That’s going to place the other four doctors license in jeopardy and this is at my expense. I’m an educated woman. I understand what’s happening to me Mesh was used. I went into the hospital and I pulled my surgical notes so I realize mesh was used. This was never disclosed even though I woke up from this procedure out of anesthesia, thrashing and screaming, even though I followed up every month with the primary care physician who signed off on the surgery, even though I went in front of the surgeon over 50 times face-to-face explaining it feels like a foreign object is inside my body burning me even though I was rushed by an ambulance to the same hospital system over 150 times I’ve received no help. I realize now that my life is definitely in danger and I have nowhere to go here locally because no doctor wants to help me as a matter fact I’m treated very poorly until I’m intimidated enough to walk out of the hospital on my own, even with all of my notes, all of my documentation which I have videos of every single time this has happened now it’s happened over 1000 times I’m surprised I’m even still here. I appreciate you posting your video. I wish I had access to a doctor like you.

I had two mesh pads sewn into my abdomen after extreme Diastasis Recti from 2 C-sections. The surgery was in 2008. I have suffered chronic pain ever since, along with weight loss, night sweats, dizziness, joint pain, muscle weakness, parasthesia, bladder and bowel problems, and low grade fever with chills that come and go. I have had many different blood tests done to no avail. I have recently learned about foreign body reaction (FBR) and am tracking down all records to see if they exactly correlate. I am trying not to lose faith completely in doctors, because I have been told this is all in my head. I was a healthy dancer before all this. I would really truly appreciate your thoughts. ~Erica (a former shell of who I used to be)

Hi Doctor, I just have my surgery 1 week ago for the right inguinal hernia. After the surgery the right testicle has swollen approximately twice the size of the left, is this normal? Many thanks and look forward to your feedback

Hello Dr. Harris. I had an incisional hernia repair 10 months ago. The defect was closed and a two layer gortex mesh was used as well. My incisional hernia was due to a bowel ressection I had to have for a Meckel's infection two years ago. I am a 36 yo female and have had two pregnancies as well. I still notice that when I cough, bear down to play my trumpet (I am a trumpet player/band director), sneeze, etc. I can still feel a bulge in the same area. I have occasional burning pain (mostly because I'm paranoid and keep pressing the area trying to figure out of my surgery failed). I have an appointment with my surgeon soon, but she thinks it is pretty unlikely the surgery has failed and more likely that I just have a bulge of the mesh itself due to weight loss since my surgery. She most likely will want to have me get another abdominal CT scan to see what is going on. I have had a lot of CT scans of my abdomen in the last few years and really don't' want more radiation. My questions are (1) Is there another method we can use other than a CT scan to see if it's a cosmetic bulge or an actual surgery fail; (2) Is it fairly common for umbilical incisional hernia repairs to have minor bulging during coughing etc. even after repair and (3) Is it better to leave the bulge be than try to place a second mesh and risk more issues. I don't plan to have more children (I had originally wanted three before this whole mess and now I'm not willing to risk any more health issues), but I do have a career that requires a fair amount of internal pressure, so I wanted to get another opinion. I live in Maryland and am actually considering coming to CA if I indeed need a second repair, I'm just fearing how painful the flight back would be after only a few days of recovery. Thank you for any input you may have.

I had an abdominal hernia repair surgery on June 4-2018 - I remained in hospital 6 days - 4-5 days after being home I developed a redness that increased in size and surgeon started me on antibiotics - I saw surgeon 2 weeks post op and he removed 2 stitches and opened an area as I had a lot of seroma fluid - I am now 4 and a 1/2 MONTHS post - op . I have been on two strong doses of antibiotics in the meantime and VON have been packing my opening daily for 4 months. About 3 weeks ago surgeon was going in to operate again but my drainage stopped for 6 days prior to my surgery and he felt the situation was trying to right itself so 21 hours prior to surgery he felt we could at the very least give this a chance to right itself and surgery was removed from schedule --- for another 6 days I had little to no drainage but then all of the sudden it started again. Two days after drainage started again I developed a reddened transparent skin area about the size of a nickel in the sore hardened area towards lower part of my incision ( just off to the side of it a small distance and about 2 to 2 and a 1/2 inches from top opened area -a few days after when the VON irrigated the top opening in my incision which was down to the size of the wooden end of a swab it then came out of lower area - they requested my surgeon see me. I saw him 3 days ago and he opened this lower area. When VON began packing the upper area that was opened 2 weeks post op they started packing with 1/2 inch at 20cm in length- we were down to 3cm - the area most recently opened they are packing with 23 cm of packing as there is a funnel off from the opening - any thoughts - advice or tips would be greatly appreciated as this has impacted every hour of my day to day life

Hello. I have a problem that I don't see described often. I had bilateral laparoscopic mesh for a direct right side inguinal hernia. The surgeon explored the other side and found some fat so he used two 6x6 inch pieces of mesh to cover as much as possible. I had a very difficult recovery with much spongy swelling across the whole lower abdomen, hwile trying to continue my active life of running and playing soccer, after my surgeon said it was okay. My surgeon could not figure out why I was having problems (he said). So I quit running and playing soccer and started working out instead. This seemed to compress and reduce the swelling and tighten my abdomen up, generally, which was good. But now, 2 and a half years later, I find that I still can't run or bike or do typical aerobic exercises without losing the ability to get an erection. The penis just starts shrinking and will not engorge properly, I think due to swelling and/or fluids from damaged tissue in the area of the vessels involved. If I stop the running and biking and become more sedentary, the function comes back after a week or two. So, I am forced to choose between having a functioning penis or engaging in healthy activities. There is pain involved after various physical activities also, one to two days later, like tissue is being torn and/or stretched. I spend most of my free time now thinking about having the mesh removed. I don't seem to be getting better no matter what I try and I am basically debilitated and getting less healthy. It's affecting my health in a bad way. Is this enough to get a surgeon to remove the mesh? Physically I appear healthy but mentally and emotionally I'm in bad shape. I feel like 50% of the person I was even when I had the hernia. I was better off with the hernia than now. Thank you for any advice you can offer.

hii doc: I had my umbilical hernia operation January this yr date 8,and now is six month and am still have pain all over my abdomen in the morning when I woke up,what is the problem?...can mesh have effect in my future life

Hello we are very worried. My partner had open right inguinal surgery (1 mesh inserted) and everything was fine. 4 months after he had open left inguinal surgery (unfortunately 2 meshes had to be inserted, which is ironic because the other hernia was more troublesome). Since the second surgery (almost 4 months and half ago now) my partner can't pass the stool naturally and even using Dulphalac, Iberobalance or Laxibiotic, table spoon of olive oil, linseed liquid, warm water, plenty of water, fiber it doesn't really help much. Also although drinking a lot of water he doesn't seem to pee much and in fact it's difficult for him to go for pee. He also has a pain in the leg (not strong) towards his knee on the same side as the 2 mesh surgery. So far these test have been done: blood tests for some cancers, kidneys function, test from his stool and an Ex Ray of abdomen, where after 6 days not passing stool and taking a lot of Dulphalac and passing a lot of stool there was still stool going right up towards his stomach. The physical test whether there is a blockage in colon was also done. Also maybe 9 months ago prostate blood test was done with good result (that was before hernia repair). Currently we are waiting some additional check ups. Our dedicated spanish gps think that it might be pointing towards the inguinal surgery as a culprit. Although other tests must be done. Dear doctor any idea or help? Or is there anybody there who had the same problem after inguinal hernia mesh repair? Thank you very much.

Thank you Doctor that was very clear some complications to look out for. Thank god the surgery went well with no complication. But after a few years of the surgery there seems to be no function of errection. What can be done to rectify that. Thank you

Had my 3rd R inguinal hernia repair 3/2020. I was told the mesh MIGRATED. Pathology showed chronic inflammation. Seroma developed, Lg enough to blow out the end of the scar. Non-stop drainage. "Let it drain on it's own". Continued. Place wicking gauze into the hole to help it drain. Continued. The other end of the scar popped opened. Placed catheter into one pocket, when collapsed pulled it out. Week later scar popped, more drainage. 2nd catheter placed into another pocket. When drainage scant, removed. Week later (past week) both ends of scar popped open with slow drainage. Scheduled later this week for open surgery. 6 months, at least 10 dr visits, 3 IR procedures (4 IR follow up visits for cath monitoring), one wound infection (antibiotics) initial surgery, another next week. I should be grateful I still have my balls.

This was a very informative video, thank you doctor. I currently have an inguinal hernia on the left side after dealing with unusual groin and testicle pain for a week. The doctor says I need to have surgery but I'm extremely worried about losing a testicle. My hernia is quite small, it can't be seen from the outside but was found in an ultrasound and was felt by the doctor when I tense up. What are the chances of me losing a testicle during the surgery? Is there any medical speciality that I should consult aside from general surgery? I'd love to have surgery with you in California but I'm currently in South America.

I had just my incarcerated umbilical hernia repaired here in vegas last night as a emergency ,I had it for 6 years and I just couldn't push it in and in so much pain, they did a open repair and I pray I heal ok...I'm in so much pain now..

Dr Harris I had my 1st laproscopic right side inguinal.hernia surgery in 2011. I than had a recurrence in 2019 and had open surgery. For the past 3 years I have had intermittent soreness and stabbing nerve pain. So frustrated because I have never fully recovered. Not sure if what I experience is chronic pain or another recurrence. If I require a 3rd surgery I certainly will not be using the same surgeon. Would very much consider CHS even if I must pay out of pocket. I am on Medicare and after one failed surgery and now possibly another I will only consider a hernia specialist. I have read a lot of great things about your facility.

Thank you for your very reassuring video sir. I have three hernias (herniae!) inguinal, hiatal and parastomal. However I am pleased to be able to reassure YOU and you will be relieved to hear I am not from USA so you have no need to have any concerns regarding your work load haha! Blessings and peace

I had umbilical hernia surgery and i am now seeing a round lump in the same area where the original hernia once was and it’s the same size as the previous hernia. It’s been six weeks since the surgery. The surgeon says this is normal. But is it? Or is that another hernia? My belly button also went back to normal. When he originally did the surgery it was different but now it’s went back to how it was prior to the surgery

Hello, I had an inguinal hernia mesh repair done exactly 1 year ago. There was some residual soreness and swelling that was presumed normal. A noticeable lump exists in the exact same spot that the doctor originally said was "fluid". After getting an ultrasound to confirm, he now says I have a recurrent hernia. How does this happen and how successful is a second surgery? Is a second surgery more complicated and riskier due to having a mesh already implanted ? thx

The reason why Urogynaecologists/urologists/coloproctologists have had problems with mesh is due to sometimes poor technique, 'me too' cheap devices and any surgery that involves tension! You are so right. We have an incontinence tape called a TVT, a Tension Free Vaginal Tape. These have an excellent record if inserted properly, with no tension at all. Devices to lift or move tissues with mesh do not work. Mesh can only be used to block a gap or hole, not lift up tissues. The TVT is placed below the urethra loosely, and prevents descent with any increase in abdominal pressure. It does not lift the urethra.If placed too close to the urethra it can cause voiding difficulties, and even erosion. Tension is the enemy of prolapse and it seems hernia surgery. Regards. Phillip Urogynaecology

Thank you for your very informative video sir, i got my inguinal her repaired through laparoscopic surgery a year ago. But there are times that I can still feel heaviness in my groin but there’s no bulge or swelling on the area. Do I need to see a doctor or this part of the healing process?

I am scheduled for an umbilical hernia repair surgery next week. I am not experiencing any pain or discomfort, however I have developed an "outtie" over the last several years. I am 51 and in good physical shape- work out regularly with no physical discomfort. The only issue is this area is sensitive to the touch and when I also happen to brush it up against something like a countertop. This is an elective surgery, but yet I worry that repairing it could put me in chronic pain , even though the risk is small. How does the risk factor of someone doing this on an elective basis with no pain compare to those who NEED to have this done? I don't want to forever regret my decision, especially when the surgery wasn't necessarily required.

Blessed day Sir, I had my laparoscopic surgery on my right inguinal hernia last 2 weeks. Right now I noticed that there's still a bulge/lump on the previous location of my hernia, the same exact spot. There's no pain but mild discomfort. 1. If it was a tear or anything then shouldn't there be more pain or discomfort? 2. Could this be a post operation healing taking place? Given I felt back to almost 100% after a week without any pain reliever or meds, this could be my body telling me that it needs to heal more? 2. Or is this an issue of the hernia pooping back up due to several factors like the surgeon's techniques or patient's condition? 3. My next appointment with the surgeon is only 2 weeks aways from now and an earlier date is unlikely. I don't want to rush or anything due to zero pain and minimal discomfort. Seeking insights if this is normal, or should I get immediate attention... Thank you very much in advance... God bless us all.

Your reply will much appreciated

I got umbilical mesh removed after 2 years. Nightmare the pain I lived with. It also prevented me from breathing. Expanding my tummy. Removed a week ago. Feel 100% again. It was infected but not externally visible. 7 surgeons told me I was not able to remove it and some said I'm making it up.

Hello Dr. Harris, I've had my left inguinal hernia surgery 3 days ago. Im Just wondering why my left testicles is sugging not even moving up or down and its painful when i walk. Please I need your advise thank you in advance.. Your videos are very helpful for us suffering from this kind of case. Im from Philippines and i love watching your videos.

Had an inguinal hernia operation a week ago. There feels to be something like a lump the size of a human eye in the area where the intestines used to reside prior to the op. It felt a little more softer the second day after the operation, but after a week, it feels a bit hard with a bit of pain. The doctor told me that it was just a swelling that would go away with time. What could it be?? A blood clot or what?? I'm scared 😢

I really like this video. Got inguinal hernia surgery and got plagued by seroma and a rock hard lump from the incision down to the scrotal area about the size of a potato. How frequently does this happen? Can this be prevented? This hard lump have been sitting there for a month. My surgeon goes with the "give it some time".

Having open bilateral surgery in two weeks. My surgeon did not offer laparoscopic said open the technique he would use. Hope to God I’m not making a terrible mistake going with open mesh.

Hi, thank you for your video. I had hernia surgery(laparoscopic) for two epigastric hernias(above my naval and middle of my abs), and an umbilical hernia. I had the surgery done with mesh. I am about 12 days post-op right now, and feel great, but concerned because the two epigastric hernias that I could feel before the surgery I can still feel it seems.. I was curious in your opinion if you think this is hernia recurrence already, or fluid build up in the old hernia sac, or a healing ridge? They are firm to the touch, but they don't hurt. My stomach is still somewhat filed with fluid/water from the surgery, but has gone down quite a bit over last 12 days, and once it did I could start to feel those bumps. Any information would be super helpful- I am seeing my doctor for post-op visit next week- but have been trying to do research on my own about this. Thank you.

How long after your family doctor refers you to a Hernia Specialist does it take to actually see the specialist?

Doctor, is Organ Perforation and bowel obstruction common after Hernia repair surgery using Mesh? Should we worry about other complications like Adhesions?

Still in pain since 2018 October mesh hernia surgery,also another pain in the right lower belly and lymph nodes in my kneck..... nothing seen in my stomach in a CT scan!

Day 4 of Bilateral Laproscopic (TEP) surgery. Pain is going down. The bulge on my right side is gone, but I do notice some asymmetry in the groin region - with the hernia side only slightly bulgier than the other side. Is this perhaps normal - due to long-term stretching caused by hernia over 5 years?

i have a fluid collection in my Paraumbilical hernia that is probably softball size, but my entire transverse colon, Omentum fat, and vessels, and part of my small intestines were incarcerated there for a couple of years. My doc said the fluid will probably go away in about 6 weeks and I will have pain for about a year. I got off the pain pills in 2 and a half weeks because they constipate you. The pain is freaking torture. My fluid collection is hard as a rock. He made 9 entry points. it fixed a few umbilical and Paraumbilical hernias. Also, the same doctor fixed my boyfriend's football sized Inguinal and the one on the other side, too, plus, he fixed my neighbor's Hiatal hernia. Also, none of us have post-op parasthesias of any sort.

Four time hernia mesh failure patient here

Dr. Harris. I am having right inguinal hernia for about three months. I am contemplating open surgery without mesh and with a mesh. There are many feedbacks from people who repaired with mesh surferring permanent chronic pain. In your opinion, what are the things the surgeon should not do and should do in order to avoid letting his patient get permanent chronic pain when repair with mesh? If yourself needed an inguinal hernia repair (occurs about three months) what option would you go for? Please kindly advise us I believe many people around the world will benefit from your opinion.

Hi, Doctor. I had an open inguinal hernia surgery 2 weeks ago, but In addition to the swelling, my testicle is hard as a lemon and has the same size. During the surgery, the surgeon had to take out the testicle from the scrotal sac then put it back. It is that normal? BTW, I have no pain. Thanks in advance.

I had a robotic repair of a hernia on the right side, and in the process a cyst on the spermatic cord was excised. Now I'm dealing with a hematoma in the area, so it hasn't been as easy as anticipated. Hopefully the hematoma with be effectively drained in another couple of weeks. Hopefully.

If a person has a history of adhesions of the bowel area would they only be safe having an open procedure? I'm afraid of bowel being punctured. Speaking of hiatal hernia repair.

Two weeks after my laparscopic inguinal hernia surgery I sweat at night. After the third week I have itching on my back and torso. No temperature and no pain. Now in fifth week.

Day 4 now, and feeling so much better after surgery.I had a small hernia and tear, no mesh.First night i was still a bit spacey, but day 2 and 3 very painful.I also sweated and vomited about 14 hrs. after surgery, but felt better afterwards.this they say is common in smokers.slept on my side, and slithered in and out of bed.walked a few blocks on day 2 and 3.I take tylenol x strength, and only needed a couple on day 3.but the best part is i get two weeks off work!

Doctor, my indirect inguinal hernia surgery was performed around my left groin area. It's been 11 days now and I feel a slight pain in a 'vein' or 'track' that leads from the groin area to the left testicle. My left testicle also feels a little heavy with slight pain when touched. Will this go away when the wound heals?

What would cause urinary urgency to happen around 8 months after a tepp inguinal hernia repair, was repaired with paritex polyester mesh. Never had this issue before surgery. Thank you for your response

Hi Doc. Great vid. Question: I'm looking at Inguinal Hernia surgery. My options are the standard open, laparoscopic, or Da Vinci. Most Dr.'s in my network want to do the Da Vinci option. But, I get a very "salesy" feel about the Robotic option. And, I just don't understand how the goggle vision will be able to replace the ancillary mobility of the head & neck in conjunction with the eyes (in terms of angles, layers, broadness of vision, & spotting additional/potential abnormalities). Also, are surgical Techs still hands on involved with Robotic surgery? I have a lot of questions. It's very odd to ask one's surgeon these questions without getting a sense of "awkwardness." So, I appreciate any feedback & advice you'd be willing to offer.

Good explanation doc

Thank you for your explanation

Hey doctor! Is it normal to make the mesh smaller, depending on the size of the patient? I have a relatively small waist and want my surgeon to cut off some of the mesh, because he does tapp and i dont want him to cut away so much of perfectly good tissue to make room for the mesh. Also my hernia is below 1 cm. What type of mesh would you recommend? I am a fit, young male and want to continue to do combat sports without problems.

Dear Sir, it's been 5 years since my inguinal hernia surgery. I am experiencing pain right now in my stomach, near the operated part and also in my scrotom. Is there hernia recurrence or is it normal? I was doing streneous activities before. I am really concerned about it. Thank you

Its been 6 month of left open inguinal hernia surgery and don't know why sometimes i feel shock pain in my starting of my left leg.....

Thanks Dr. Harris for these video's. I am 61 yr. old male and had a double open inguinal hernia surgery 6 weeks ago. I still have puffiness with a lot of pain and discomfort in pubic area. The discomfort sometimes feels like a tugging, pulling sinsation above my penis. Also I have discomfort, sometimes piercing pain, going from above my right testicle, running parallel thigh and pubic area. They whole are seems puffy to the extent wearing jeans or pants is almost impossible. I am still taking 800mg Ibuprofen and 500mg Methocarbamol 3 x day for relief. Recent c-scan and visit to surgeon says everything looks ok, but it sure doesn't feel okay

Hi doctor, I had my bi-lateral inguinal hernia repaird by laproscopic mesh surgery 6 weeks ago. My physiotherapist recommended to start with full body workouts, lifting 40% of the weights I use to lift. I started yesterday, and the workout was fine. After a couple of hours I could feel a weird feeling on the lateral side of both iliums. It passes after a couple of hours. Until tonight I was fine. But I sat to study and suddenly out of no where I felt this sharp pain at the same place (only one side), very irritating and painful. Is this normal? Is this a development of chronic pain? Should I stop my recovery at the gym?

The background is terrible. The video is informative.

Sir since 2 yrs I have grade B Hiatus hernia, acid reflux, bloating, burping , shortness of breath. What kind of mesh I ask my Dr to use. And how much time I take rest after surgery .

Hi doctor , i had my hinguinal hernia 36 days ago. I still have little pain on my right testicle , my hernia Was on this side. Is it normal? Thank You sorry for mi english i write you from italy

Nicely done..

Hi doctor my husband had left inguinal harina surgery 2 months ago now he is suffering from fluid. At surgical area what should we do.plzzz answer me

great video doctor. thank you. I am a 66 year old male, very fit and active, been diagnosed with right inguinal hernia. I get slight swelling when walking, but not all the time. Lying down, the swelling goes. Im not in pain, slightly uncomfortable at times. I am in Thailand. I see the doc at hospital on Monday for a consultation. I am pretty sure an operation will be necessary. I know you cannot give advice per se, but as I am on blood thinners (eliquis), because I have Atrial Fibrilation (no serious side affects) will the blood thinners prevent me having surgery? Obviously I am worried about if they tell me to stop taking the Eliquis due to the increased risk of blood clot due to the AFIB. General advice welcomed, I know you cannot be specific without examining me. thanks

The acid has been ongoing for about seven years. I vomited about five years ago, and the acid is a nightmare every single day. PPIs did nothing. I’ve had to cut down on so much food, but daily, I have degrees of acid reflux. I’m going to see a specialist soon. I’ve had a endoscopy twice already and it shows a 5cm hernia. My friend has downs fish three times and it’s been unsuccessful. I am a bit weary

Had a double laparoscopic surgery a few weeks ago. I haven’t been that smart about my recovery in the fact that I’ve been smoking cannabis regularly since about 2 days after the surgery. It’s been about 3 weeks now and I’m starting to have some worries that the mesh may have moved due to me coughing from smoking or that I may have affected it in some other way. Is this a valid concern? Should I stop smoking for the time?

One complication that you did not mention but the FDA does, is blockage of the large or small intestine after mesh surgery. How often would you say this occurs with open or laparoscopic surgery?

I had Laparoscopic hiatus hernia surgery last month, I still have acid reflux problem and pain of sutures at the place incisions were made

Although iam not a fan of California’s laws and political views there medical is top notch iam getting ready to do this surgery thanks for the video

Has anybody who has had the robotic surgery for an inguinal hernia ever experienced severe muscle cramping in the scrotum, taint, and bottom of buttocks where it meets the thigh? I had to go to the ER because I physically could not move and the pain was constant. It felt almost like a golf ball of pain moving from the scrotal area to the buttocks and all around but never in all those locations at once. I literally could literally move the pain to different locations with pressure from my hand. Labs said all blood and electrolyte levels were normal. My hernia was left sided but I also experienced pressure in the anterior right side of my neck and numbness in my right jaw. If anybody knows a cause for that please let me know

Thank you sir...

Thank you doctor!

I had an open bilateral inguinal hernioplasty about 3 days ago, I had a fever, swelling and pain on right side of surgical site but fever, pain and swelling only last for 12-15 hrs and now I am feeling fine, I am just worried was that normal or was my mesh repair failed ?

He needs to be dancing with the Stars. 😅😅

Hi Doctor, my 71 year old mother have Small Umbilical Hernia, little pain, she have Diabetes, Is it Necessary to do hernia Surgery immediately or can we do it later?, if necessary, which type of Surgery is Best, less Pain and Complications, Open Surgery or Laparoscopic?

Hi Dr. Harris. I had my Open Ventral surgery with mesh on October 25, 2018. And on the 1st to 3rd day I was violently coughing. My question is, what is this "something hard" on the left part of my abdomen but nothing on the right side? Is it possible that the mesh has moved because of my cough? Thank you.

My surgery was almost 6 months ago, I started physical activities at home without problems, there is always a little swollen right above my scrotum and this week after riding my bike appears pain in that area.

Excelent vídeo. Thank you só much!