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You're promoting mess that makes you more money , I'd rather listen to the shouldice doctor God Bless

I am mid 60s. I have bilateral inguinal. The right side is quite large bulge but I do not really get symptoms. The bulge does go in on lying down at night but still feels a bit 'fatty'. I have been offered surgery twice but not gone fwd. I do not have any other medical conditions other than arthritic knee/Bakers cyst. Still in 2 minds

I just wanted to thank you for all of your videos. 7 months ago I had a bilingual inguinal repair with mesh, an umbilical repair with sutures and a surprise hidden 6 cm incisional repair as well. I have a lot of other issues in the same area- IBS, IC, hip labral tear and Hypermobile EDS so I've done a lot of research on hernias and what to consider with all of the other above issues and your videos have been so helpful. Now I'm back watching because of a recurrence on one of the inguinal hernias that I need to have repaired. Your approach is very informed, practical and often very positive. Thank you!

Stay away from mesh once it scares down through the membrane layer the doctors lie and tell you nothing is wrong while these evil things are ripping your guts out !! This part of the Healthcare industry must be investigated! All the doctors lie to protect the implant makers at the expense of the patient!! I'm asking every senator and congressman including president Trump to investigate this rico style cover-up of the of the implant industry!! This is not Healthcare it's murder for hire by the doctors!!!! STAY AWAY FROM THE MESH !!!!!

Mesh should be banned from all hernia surgery!! When it goes bad in scars down through the membrane layer and starts attaching to your organs and bowel,the doctors wouldn't help and lied to me repeatedly while refusing show scans and deal with the scared down and bleeding implants!!! This was a death sentence until I took control of my Healthcare!!! The doctors always coverup for the implant makers!!! Our lawmakers need to investigate this atrocity!!!

Can you show me how to push back ingunial hernia animation or video, I could not find it on social media etc.

Hi Dr. I had laparoscopic left inguinal surgery repair done four weeks ago with mesh. The entire post surgery pain was immense, but improved a lot with pain killers about a week post op. The left testicle remains a cause of my concern over four weeks post op the pain is still lingering though less in intensity to 1/25/25. On my two weeks post op follow up visit, I told the surgeon about the pain and he told me that it can happen post op and it will get better. He asked me if I've had sex. I said no because it's painful and I had no erection since surgery. He suggested that I wear support and I did since then. The pain subsided somewhat, but still happening and my left testicles hurts a lot if pressed on. I also have numbing pain in my thigh, pins and needle pain in the groin back of my knee and calf. Ibuprofen helps somewhat, but never eradicate the pain which returns fully after a few hours. After calling and texting the surgeon to complain about the problems, he ordered a ultrasound of the scrotum, which I had done yesterday. The reading showed that I have varicocele in left testicle. Any suggestions on what next? Based on the ultrasound, the surgeon sounds happy that was the only thing I had going on post op. He hadn't seen me since the ultrasound , the report was emailed to him. I should mention that I also had umbilical hernia repair with mesh done at the same time. Other than some lingering aches in the area, the umbilical area seem to be recovering well thus far. I wish I had done more research before having this surgery, I would have found your channel then and asked more questions. I went into the procedure with trust of the surgeon because I worked with him for some years in the medical field.

I had herinia surgery 20 years ago no issue so far, but I see in my belly button something looks like a very small balloon I went to a doctor I did ultrasound they said nothing ever think looks good, what do you advise me? Thank you

I called the other day for information but you don't take medical insurance I'm in Reno Nevada and the reason I contacted you is because I don't know anybody around here good in the field They have detected a 7 mm bulged fat coming out but does go back in can you help with some reference here in Reno NV thanks

I had herinia surgery 20 years ago no issue so far, but I see in my belly button something looks like a very small balloon I went to a doctor I did ultrasound they said nothing ever think looks good, what do you advise me? Thank you

Great job!!

A sigmoid scope 3 years ago revealed that I have a 16 yo mesh, broken that has perforated my sigmoid colon. Part of it was partially blocking my colon but was dislodged by an different, earlier scope. The latest scope, 2 years ago, revealed that the mesh was balled up, fully perforating my colon and the opening was inflamed. I am having trouble finding a confident surgeon to remove it. Do you do online Or zoom consults?

Could low BMI be a risk factor for recurrence? My surgeon says my recurrence could be because i am so thin... Ihave just suffered a recurrence of an inguinal hernia 7 months after repair. At the time I had 4 hernias repaired, bilateral inguinal with mesh and an incisional hernia from previous c section. I also had a non mesh umbilical repair. One piece of mesh was used to cover BOTH right inguinal and C-section incisional (6 cm) That is the side where the inguinal hernia came back. I did see a study that said high BMI and low BMI can both contribute to recurrence, but i never hear anyone mention low BMI as a factor in recurrence. Have you ever heard of this? Does this make sense? I dont smoke, don't drink alcohol, eat really healthy, exercise, hardly ever even cough and no constipation.

I had a hernia mesh repair in 2009. I now have lower back pain, joint pain, and itchy back. I heard that the microplastics build up around the kidneys. Is there a way to detox from the mesh daily with a certain binder or does it have to be removed?

Very well explained about different types of hernia, I liked it.

Hello I had a lower groin lnguinal hernia open surgery stitches no mesh 10 weeks now but I'm a little bit worried for example if I passed wind I can feel a little bit of pressure there sometimes and I've done a bit of cleaning around the house today just a little bit of very low pain I've been doing my exercises and my physio just said I can start doing light upper body exercises I'm just wondering if that feeling when I passed wind is that normal I didn't have any pain before my operation and there is no lump anymore thank you

I had laparotomy due to neuroendocrine pancreatic tumor, and in the aftermath, becaus my connective tissue is brittle, and there were weak points in my bellybutton due to a laparoscopic surgery two months prior to the pancreas surgery, I had a hernia in my bellybutton which grew in size faster than anything. So 3 months after the pancreas surgery, I hada hernia repair mesh implanted. The whole scar region had multiple hernias like a row of pearls side by side. They implanted the mesh in diagonal, because it was too small. I still seem to be bothered by the corners of said mesh and I had fluid buildup after the surgery, but was told, it will sort itself out with time. It still hurts and prevents full sideways movement in twisting my torso like in some yoga poses. How do you decide, who is a candidate for mesh removal, and is the risk of new hernias higher after the mesh removal?

I had a golf ball sized inguinal repaired at Shouldice 7 weeks ago and had very little pain before or after surgury. The care at hospital was fantastic. I've been walking regularly since surgury and do modest stretching. I am now getting some dull pain in my testicle and intermittently above where the surgury was done in the same abdominal muscle. I'm not too concerned about the muscle, as i'm hoping that will sort itself out. The repair seems really nice and tight and scar tissue ridge is now starting to soften. The testicle pain is dull and intermittent so again I'm monitorng it but hoping it goes away. My bigger concern is the neuropathy I have in the entire area on the leg side of the 4-inch incision, right down to the fermoral crease. Totally numb and at first the neuropathy was very uncomfortable, just like with shingles, which I had 25 years ago (I'm 61). It hurt to even wear underwear for about 3 weeks. That severe discomfort has dissapated but the continued total numbness in a roughly 5 inch by 3 inch area is worrying me, plus the dull pains. I read from Shouldice that this condition is not totally unusual and can last for several months as nerves re-grow, but other men I know who had the surgury had none of this. I was not informed by the surgeon that there was nerve damage or thtat they had to do nerve shifting or repair. When should I start to be concerned that my damage will be permanent? I fear I am going to be one of these 1-3% who have chronic nerve problems. I welcome any feedback.

I had a golf ball sized inguinal repaired at Shouldice 7 weeks ago and had very little pain before or after surgury. The care at hospital was fantastic. I've been walking regularly since surgury and do modest stretching. I am now getting some dull pain in my testicle and intermittently above where the surgury was done in the same abdominal muscle. I'm not too concerned about the muscle, as i'm hoping that will sort itself out. The repair seems really nice and tight and scar tissue ridge is now starting to soften. The testicle pain is dull and intermittent so again I'm monitorng it but hoping it goes away. My bigger concern is the neuropathy I have in the entire area on the leg side of the 4-inch incision, right down to the fermoral crease. Totally numb and at first the neuropathy was very uncomfortable, just like with shingles, which I had 25 years ago (I'm 61). It hurt to even wear underwear for about 3 weeks. That severe discomfort has dissapated but the continues total numbness in a roughly 5 inch by 3 inch area is worrying me, plus the dull pains. I read from Shouldice that this condition is not totally unusual and can last for several months as nerves re-grow, but other men I know who had the surgury had none of this. I was not informed by the surgeon that there was nerve damage or thtat they had to do nerve shifting or repair. When should I start to be concerned that my damage will be permanent? I fear I am going to be one of these 1-3% who have chronic nerve problems. I welcome any feedback.

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Hi Dr. Shirin, did you see my mesh explanted photo, I sent by email? What do you think? Was it all intact?

Please Dr.Towfigh, our son is 40 years old, after a varicocelectomy 3 years ago, he has had constant groin pain. He went to countless pain management doctors, had dozens of shots to try to locate which nerves are the problem to no effect. The pain seems to be spreading to the back and he is screaming for a solution. We were thinking denervation would help but now we're scared of side effects. Please, where do we go from here?

Nice video, is it normal to have developed a golf size lump post surgery in the cavity area?

Great video! What do you think about ProGrip mesh for hernia repair?

If hernia mesh works, why would it need to be removed?

Thank you for your innovations. I live in New Jersey and have been diagnosed with Diastasis Recti. Can you recommend a therapist in the area of Morristown, NJ? Or how do I find appropriate care to minimize symptoms?

This woman is the same surgeon who claimed mesh hernia repairs were normally successful. So why this need to remove mesh?

Can you get someone who's not suitable for general Anesthesia to someone who can?

I feel social media and to much searching has really effected me 😢

What is the risk of reqerance increas e with out the Cremester muscles being cut. Would be good to know the risk reward ratio of cuting these muscles.

Scotland is a Country, but it is also part of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)

I had a hernia repair (left side inguinal, open, no mesh) about 25 years ago. Zero issues with the open proceedure. Now I've popped a gasket on the right side (inguinal again) and am finding it difficult to find a surgeon that will fix it without mesh. Mesh implant is a deal breaker for me. Boise, Idaho

Great job!!

Happy new year.

Happy new year to you! I would like to know your feelings on a open repair on a Inguinal hernia? I am 64 soon to be 65 years old in good health with a BMI of 19.4. I am considering all options, but I went to see someone who said due to previous abdominal surgeries due to endometriosis, etc.. He thought it would be better to go with an open repair with no mesh.

Happy new year!!

I learned a lot on Dr. Towfigh's channel before my own robotic double inguinal hernia repair with two polyester patches four years ago and was able to actually have conversations with the surgeon both prior to and after the surgery! Since then, I am on the carnivore diet and NEVER get gas and bloating anymore and avoid eating plants of any kind. I eat butter, beef, bacon, eggs and occasionally chicken. Now, I wonder if gastric pressure from bloating due to eating plants and having constipation from it is what caused my hernias in the first place. Channels for carnivore are Old Guy Carnivore, Kent Carnivore, My Zero Carb Live with Kelly Hogan, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, Dr. Ken D. Berry.

Happy new year 2025 with best wishes to you.

Dr. Towfigh, Within many articles I have read that after an inguinal hernia repair fails and a surgery on the recurrent hernia is completed, it is much more likely to fail once again. Would a return to intense strength sports be possible for an individual who receives a surgery for a recurrent inguinal hernia? (Powerlifting Training specifically) Would this individual have to eliminate resistance training and/or intense exercise for life? I fear that after the first surgery fails, an individual is simply fragile for life. Thank you for your genuine advice and wealth of knowledge.

Please Dr how about phasix mesh?

Hi Shirin, please, do you have an upcoming program? I will fight my case legally under workers Compensation in NSW Australia.

Dr. Shirin Towfigh, is my distended bladder related to mesh implant? I never had distended bladder prior to mesh implant surgery 24 years ago.

Can you please give names of hernia specialists in the Detroit metro area? Are there any in the Henry Ford Hospital system?

Please have the Australian surgeons Shirin. I do have some complications, now four weeks post revision surgery.

Great job!!!

I live in Edmonton Canada

Hey dr, appreciate your support, I had small things pup up on top of my belly button I went to the doctor he sent me to ultrasound and the results showed everything is normal I had a Sergerie 20 years ago ingunial hernia in my left leg down l had no issues ever since I hope you understand me. The recent one no pain nothing is going on right now what is your advice. Thank you

You never get straight answers from medics. Millions of patients are wrongly diagnosed every year and some die as a result. You also need to remember that medics and drug companies are in bed together for profit, as are manufacturers of surgical mesh and other devices/implants etc.

Hi Dr Shirin Towfigh, I am just 4 weeks out of mesh removal surgery. Still some persistent testicular ache, and some pain on ejaculation. Could it be because surgery was unduly delayed? Workers compensation refused to pay, and this has been dragged out a long time, not just the ten months since I have filed the claim, but years actually since I have found doctors in Australia who can recognise and treat the condition. I believe that delay itself has caused significant further injury.

Hi