The number one thing you MUST do when having hernia repair, VSG, or any abdominal surgery post op
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- The number one thing you MUST do when having hernia repair, VSG, or any abdominal surgery post op!!!! Make no mistake....this is not optional!!!
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It's so true, they don't prepare patients for anything that requires major painkillers. I think you're courageous to share your experience. Thanks
I wish I would have watched this pre-op instead of post-op. I am a amazed at how the medical field completely blows off the pain you will be going through and how little they do about trying to lessen it for you. I just had my surgery on Wednesday and they said I could go back to work Saturday. I could barely stand let alone work feeling better today (Sunday) after lots of fiber and stool softeners. Thanks for posting this and anyone who sees this please take it seriously ....
Godspeed bro
I know I'm three years too late. My surgeon pushed around before even the surgery date and flat out told me I can go back to work in three weeks after my surgery on light duty. Told her I have to lift 50+ lbs at work if I can't lift 50 lbs at work won't let me work because I'm a liability. She just stood their in silence looking at me before asking.
"What do you do?"
I work in a warehouse. I don't have a desk job or a cashier. I work in the back with the rest of the guys pulling 80 lbs one-handed. It was a position that paid more and I jumped on board because I'm a 5' 10 woman in my work shoes who's husky from having grew up on a farm.
Just blew her mind away that I could do that type of work. Hence forth why I got the hernia.
So she switched up her story to. "We'll see when that time comes."
Called worked giving them the heads up and saying she automatically was going to put me on light duty after three weeks and was flat out told.
"You can't come to work only three weeks after surgery. You'll hurt yourself."
Thank you!
Work gets it but not surgeon. So more than likely I'll be going three weeks without pay because my surgeon may not sign my disability papers to extend my leave from work.
Tip* Paying for short term disability doesn't work if you don't have a good enough doctor that will let you use it when work says you can't work and even the doctor says you can't do all that work.
I'm 12 days postoperative qnd still barely sit for more than 5 minutes at a time
@@Casevillecountryboy that's so phucked up
This advice was much needed.
I had my operation last week. Listen to this man.
Actually, it’s normal to have the first bowel movement 1-10 days after hernia surgery. Saying 2 days without one is much too long is actually false and most likely causing someone unnecessary stress. I had my first bowel movement after 5 days and I wasn’t in any pain. They tell you to eat fibrous foods, and to eat mostly a liquid diet. Idk what kind of doctors you had to not tell you such simple information. Also you want to take a stool softener every day and that will help.
Today is Day 6 after inguinal hernia repair. I wish I had known about the constipation issues. It was 3 days before I had a bowel movement. I did find out what Paradoxical Diarrhea is. The stool softeners, laxatives and plenty of fluids helped eventually. I wish I started taking them earlier. Sitting in front of the fire waiting for the next storm to pass. It's a dreich night outside. Greetings from Fochabers, Moray Firth, North East Scotland and Happy Burns night for Thursday. 😊
Thanks for having the balls to post something so embarrassing. That must've taken great courage. I think I'll make a few videos about my condition, pre-op, and a couple post-op. And sprinkle plenty of before/after shots so others can compare notes. I'm 95% convinced the medical establishment doesn't want you to know all the dirty ins and outs associated with surgery or many customers would be too damn afraid to go through these procedures. I heard the pain factor will be over the top for we patients but I had no idea the very pain meds they administer can could so much added discomfort. Thanks a million, Chris. FYI: This will be my third hernia operation to date. 2 were inguinal and this one is umbilical.
Goofy Bri I agree. They don’t tell us a lot, which is why we need to keep putting out content that might be helpful to others :)
The medical industry has captured regulatory agencies that used to protect US. Now they don't make companies test new mesh before using us as the guinea pigs.
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Not only that but to ask his girlfriend to give him an enema. He is a better man than me because I have way too much pride to do that. I would have just did it myself.
I watched your video before I had surgery on my groin hernia, without a doubt you are absolutely spot on. It took me 2 days after surgery before I could pass a soft motion and that was after doing everything you’d suggested, so once again Chris many thanks from a grateful 70 year old hear in the U.K 😀🙏
So glad it helped you!
Thanks Chris for the much needed information. I just had an umbilical hernia surgery yesterday. It was a small one in my belly, they inserted one hole. I'm on Norco and stool softener. Its imperative that you take stool softener every day and night. Chris, I wish you all the luck in the world. God bless you brother. 🙏🙏🙏
So sorry to hear what you went through, but thank you so much for sharing and trying to save us from the same torture.
I've been in the ER twice now with impacted bowels .. very scary and painful, and now my doctor says I have a possible hernia from chronic constipation and bowel movement straining. I'm just waiting for my general surgeon referal to come in the mail to get the official disgnosis. I'm glad I ran into this video before hand, and will definately bring it up to the surgeon pre-op to get as prepared as I can. Also I've used fleet enemas myself by just sitting on the toilet, administering it, then going immediately to the bed and lying there knee to chest for about 10 minutes. God have mercy on all us hernia and constipation sufferers.
Chris Strobel not fun at all. Good luck man.
My partner had inguinal hernia surgery about two weeks ago in Taiwan. I'm in Australia with the same kind of hernia, and just had a "Pre Pre-surgery Examination." No information like all you folks have shared, so thanks to each of you. I've made a shopping list of stuff to have on hand and will get all the ducks lined up well before!
The pain is immense, this is extremely serious. Wish I had seen this pre-surgery as well. Thank you for helping others
I had surgery for 3 incisional hernias 12 days ago. It took me 2 trips back 2 the ER and 10 days of pure agony from constipation and pain from the surgery! I wish I would have seen this video ahead of time. Thanks so much. Your a life saver!!!
Thank you Chris. I listened to your advice and got stocked up with supplies before my surgery to remove two Spignalian hernias. And they were certainly needed because you don't want to strain. The suppositories got things moving for me. Your video made my recovery so much easier. Thanks for the advice.
Glad it helped you!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm probably having umbilical hernia surgery soon, and I am so glad I watched this. Definitely putting all those things on a shopping list to get before!
Did you have your surgery?
Start adding Metamucil to your coffee or other drinks two days ahead of your procedure. It will make a huge difference.
Thanks Chris your advice is golden. I'm in day two of post umbilical hernia surgery. You're right they don't tell you much after you leave the hospital.
Thanks for all the great advice, they never said anything about this. I'm going for my second hernia repair next week and I went through awful pain last time. I'm definitely getting some stool softener,and I'm going to take it before surgery. I wish you all well and thank you all for your comments.
Soooooo much truth!!!!..... but the surgery alone will make you have problems with going to the bathroom as well!
good advice and I guess I am so glad one of my friends is a nurse and she picked this up for me after my hernia surgery when we went to go get my pain meds.
hopefully, you're all healed up and all is well. wish me luck. thanks for the video.
Great advice! An inguinal hernia can actually be caused just by pushing too hard during a constipation episode.
Bingo! That is exactly what caused my hernia.
Straining on the throne due to constipation can also cause hiatal hernia, a rupture of the normally-closed valve located at the diaphragm where the top of the stomach meets the bottom of the esophagus. Afterwards that valve remains open all the time, allowing undigested stomach contents to roll up toward the throat when you lie back (as in "GERD" aka "acid reflux"). Over night, acidic air has access to the enamel on your teeth. Toothe enanme is irreplaceable. The typical remedy for acid reflux, from the naive establishment medical community, is antacids (e.g. Tums), a whole aisle of which are available at any drug store. So actually, the acid reflux is due to the open valve, not due to excess stomach acid, so neutralizing what little stomach acid you have with an antacid is exactly the wrong thing to do. Instead, supplement with vegan digestive enzymes available at the same drug stores to aid the hydrochloric acid in completing the digestive process and stop eating several hours before going to bed.
Thank you so much man this is my second surgery you write everything you saying brother cuz I'm already going through the experience of that dismantle me going to the store and get the stuff that you talked about God bless your brother take yourself
Just a note. I'm not big on enemas, though I will use them if desperate enough. I personally keep Fleet suppositories in the house at all times. They can be used from the sitting position on the toilet and while not unnoticeable, they aren't as uncomfortable to hold in as an enema. Allowing body temp to melt them 15-30 minutes before going is best. If you are impacted you need the enema, but if "normal" level of constipation, the suppositories soften the stool and lubricate for easy passage without straining. Straining can and does cause hernias. Good luck to all needing the advice here.
Chris Hamilton - Your videos have helped me so much. I had bilateral inguinal hernia repair surgery 10 days ago. Your tips have made my recovery much easier and less painful. Thanks so much.
I'm glad the tips help man.
Thanks for sharing, I know it’s not easy to try to discuss this topic but you did it for your fellow man or woman, my hat is off to you for trying to help the rest of us. 👍👍. I just had the surgery two days ago and haven’t even had the feeling of going, but I think I’ll take your advice and start on this now before it gets bad. Thanks again brother 👍
Dude! OMG had my hernia repair last friday. I went from Thursday to Sunday...Nothing. I kept the colase and softeners going. The day I finall "broke the cap" - Heaven. The Cramps...omg the cramps. I am on the mend now but they need to hyper stress this issue. They just didnt.
I had a similar experience, and using stool softeners wasn’t cutting it. Then I tried prunes (Sun-Maid California pitted). They worked great. Grab a bag for your recovery, better to be safe then sorry. I think watching what you eat would be wise, as well.
I just recently had a abdominal hernia repair today my recovery seems good so far for the first day but what do you recommend that I buy today to help me use the bathroom
thank you for the video! Been there, done that. Im having surgery this week and will talk to the doctor about making sure I have prescriptions in place to avoid this. If you're stuck in the hospital you have to rely on a nurse to get you the meds you need to remedy this and if they cant track down a doctor for approval you'll wait for HOURS. It really sucks!
Great advice. I'm on my second hernia operation, but was told to use milk of mag. ASAP. Did the job. All the best.
Man I hate that happened to you. Glad you were able to get things moving. Thanks for posting this, so someone else can avoid this problem.
Bro..... never forget this if you take anything from my channel ever! I almost had an impaction....could have been disastrous for these stitches and mesh placement....not good! Thanks for the well wishes man :)
This is so true. Magnesium and enema helped me too, after a hernia surgery.
Hey , Thanks for sharing. I’m about to have a triple hernia surgery and I was expecting pain but truthfully had not thought about the additional pain from constipation. I made a list of the things you noted and will start on it prior to surgery.
Thanks again for sharing.
Thanks so much for sharing I have an umbilical hernia and I've been putting off surgery as long as I can because I don't want to go through it I haven't had surgery since my 2nd c section in 1988 I wish there were other options besides surgery I don't want to do it I'm truly sorry that you had to go through it and have been in so much pain The Drs should have discussed all of this with you before and after surgery when you are in pain and you first come out of surgery you are kind of disoriented too so they should have made sure they discussed this with your girlfriend too thanks again for sharing your experience with hernia surgery and recovery Prayers Sherry 😢😢
Thanks for your kind thoughts.
Chris Hamilton You are welcome I hope you are doing well and feeling much better and don't have to go through that ever again have a wonderfully blessed day 😄😃
I used Docusol from Rite Aid. I bought the mini enemas before leaving for surgery and ended up needing them, My bowels shut down on the flight to Ft Meyers for surgery and stayed that way until day 2 post op... so 4 days. They work. I did a second one too, before things started moving again.
Reporting back on Desarda Mesh-free Inguinal Hernia repair; It was great, so glad I did my research.
Surgery was local anesthesia, happy to miss general anesthesia. No narcotics after, only Motrin and an analgesic.
It was like the lights ent out and the next thing I knew they asked me to roll off the table into the wheelchair.
Pain level 1-2 except getting in & out of bed was 5-6.
I was normal gate in a month. Had to be careful with stairs because I had bilateral inguinal repair, one direct and one indirect, plus my abdominal wall was discovered to be blown out and he sewed that up too. Desarda method may leave you more vulnerable longer than mesh but there's 0% ongoing/chronic pain. No foreign body sensation and no complications from mesh.
I flew across country to Dr Tomas in Ft Meyers, FL and it was well worth it. Ufirst Health is his clinic and they have a good deal with a Marriot who shuttles patients to & from all 3 appointments. They have a protein smoothie for you when you get back from surgery. The rooms are Accessible rooms so getting in the shower was easy. Sleeping on the couch eliminated the pain of getting in/out of the tall beds.
How soon did you fly after the surgery?
I had hernia surgery, and my wife had me on this stuff right away. I had inguinal hernia, so you can't push at all. These same things saved me a lot of ache.
Thank you for sharing your story and being so honest! I'm scheduled to have my gallbladder removed and my hernia repaired at the same time on 7/17/18. I'm nervous, but I've been watching different You Tube videos for advice.
How did your surgery go
@@wayneparker6615 Did he die???? crickets
I feel your pain. Thanks for the info.... I think I'll clean out before the surgery.
I’m having surgery this Wednesday and i wasn’t thinking about being constipated, so I’m definitely taking your advise. Thanks 👍
Fredrcg how did it go ?
Thanks for sharing this and being honest about it. I have my surgery very soon and now I will be more prepared.TY
How'd it go?
I was fortunate because I did the pain meds for 1 day only. I had a different complication because I received a foley cath (why, I don't know) . 95% of these surgeries are foley-free, but I guess I was “lucky”. I returned later in the day presenting with urinary retention. I had too much fluid in my bladder to measure with the sonogram. So the one bit that I'd contribute on this matter is to make certain you won't get a foley unless absolutely necessary.
And what he mentioned is true also… which is why I did 1 day of pain meds.
I have my surgery in 3 days. You may just be my hero!
Thank you! I have this problem every time I have surgery. The anesthesia medicine does this to me. And of coarse years go by before I have another surgery and I always forget. I always use the store bought already prepared enema! Thank you for reminding me. I have hernia surgery coming up.
It's so important!!!! Good luck with your surgery.
Im 3rd day post hernia surgery and I was so excited and relieved today!! 🎉💩🥳 you are speaking the truth!
Yep, that surgery is no joke!
I'm glad I watched this video. I'm scheduled for hernia surgery this Thursday April 12..not looking forward to it plus I live alone.so gonna stack up on those things to keep at home
How did that surgery go.I'm having a hernia mesh surgery may 11th and I'm thinking about cancelling it after seeing all these side effects videos.
FLOW VISION MEDIA I didn't have any problems with my digestion even though I purchased and enema just in case as a last resort I purchased prune juice which worked great for me. first 2 days were the worst because I could barely walk but by the 3 day I was moving around more comfortably it's been now 3 weeks since the surgery and I'm fine but was advised by my surgeon to not lift anything over 10lbs until my follow up appointment on May 25..my only issue was that I didn't react to well from the anesthesia during surgery and my blood pressure dropped some so I was kept overnight for observation but released the next day.👍
Harlem Origin 125 thanks for responding and I'm glad you are recovering well.
FLOW VISION MEDIA you're welcome. Good luck to you with your surgery and recovery.
OMG🙏💙
UGH !!!! IT'S NOT WORTH STAYING IN THE PAIN... I HAVE TO HAVE IT DONE.THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD ADVICE 🙏💙. I RATHER KNOW WHAT I'M IN FOR.
SERIOUSLY THANK YOU SIR FOR THE INFORMATION AND SO HAPPY TO SEE A MAN INFORMING OTHER MEN TO TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES ... IT IS SOOO VERY IMPORTANT FOR MEN TO GO GET CHECK UP'S. SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO DO THINGS YOU NEED TO DO IN ORDER TO STAY ALIVE ...IF NOT FOR YOURSELF THEN FOR THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU. GOD BLESS YOU AND I PRAY FOR YOU AND ALL OF US THAT HAVE TO HAVE THIS PROCEDURE DONE A VERY SAFE HEALTHY HEALING PROCESS. GOD BLESS✝️🙏👼💙
Had surgery at Bryn Mawr Hospital two weeks this Thursday. I had little pain after operation and needed no meds. Operated on at 9:30 walked out to parking lot well over a hundred yards at 2 p.m. with no problem.
Some discomfort. They gave me a percocet as I walked. Out.
Had coughing and sneezing that caused little discomfort in the lower abdomen .
I iced down for two days the first nite with a huge water chest ice pack, Had no swelling.
Having the best docs has to be part of it. Was in the fifth day back to my normal schedule. Told to rest a lot first 4 days.
Only problem is with fatigue. Doc said that would continue for 4 weeks and get better every day.
Saw doc on l0th day. Doc said things looked great. No heavy lifting till after 4th week. At this point can do lite weights, exercise, bike riding and stop if it starts to pain.
I guess I have been lucky. Ate raisin bran every day that helps with the flow of things. Had no constipation
and not problem going to bathroom. At lite for 4 days but a couple chicken cutlets.
Orderly told me to expect some belching and gas from the air trapped inside my stomach. Did not have laproscopic. Wasn't the largest hernia but by the time of the op it was one inch wide and one inch high
which had doubled in size in two weeks when the surgery was planned.
I just want the fatigue to go away, but have been active walking almost 3 miles every day after the fourth day.
Had no bloating whatsoever so maybe the huge ice pack helped that. In fact, my stomach was immediately smaller after the surgery and lost two pounds right after getting home.
Bill, I am curious, did they use a patch for your repair ? I am looking for a doctor to do mine that will suture it together and Not use a patch. I live just a few miles from Bryn Mawr Hospital. Appreciate your time and answer.
I just went through this today. Had my surgery done Thursday, no bowel movement since Wednesday, and have been on colace and milk of magnesia since. Did not work. Today, I texted my husband to come home from work with two enemas as I thought I was going to pass out. I have had a kid without anesthesia, this was so close to that pain! I almost called 911. This pain is no joke!
Pinch yourself !
I had hernia surgery in 2009 and didn't go to the bathroom for 5 days. I thought I was dying. Pain meds contribute to that but anasthesia is the big thing. Your bowels are the very last thing to wake up. I am having hernia surgery again next month and I am taking your advice and getting everything you said like tomorrow just to have on hand ahead of time. Thanks for the advice. I dread this so bad. But I have to do it. No choice.
Don't worry, good luck.
Thank you chris.. You were spot on about post surgery constipation. I just had my inguinal hernia op on thursday and i was bloated the whole nite,yesterday. Exactly as what you've decribed as the cramps(due to bloating i guessed) was killing me. Had a go with 2 tubes of anemas awhile ago and it was such a freaking relief!! - eric frm malaysia
Great video! Just had a double hernia repair ALONG with a prostatectomy 1 week ago! PUSHING Your poop out is not your friend! It was 3 days before I got to crapping and I was forcing/pushing it out....lots of belly pain.. Try getting off those pain pills (they cause constipation) and keep those stool softeners going
Thanks for honesty. I’m headed towards hernia surgery in a month,. Flaxseed works great!
I am 5 days post hernia surgery, thankgod the pharmacist gave me the advice to take stool softeners on release. Went to the chemist and bought some. Finally had a bowel movement this morning but was passing gas for last three days. Best advice you will get, the pain medication will constipate you otherwise.
People don't realize how bad this is until they are in it.
Chris, Thank you, thank you for the pre-op preparation suggestion. I know the pain from two previous hernia repairs. I was just about in tears for hours trying to eliminate my bowel backup. I've got a third and hopefully last repair coming up in two months.
Larry S. Get a head start with the stool softener ;) good luck man
I'm doing three all at once guess this is a bad idea 😭
Just had inguinal hernia op two days ago and I’m going through the exact same torture. I’m taking a stool softener which thank God helped. It’s slow but it works, can’t push as I normally would and has build up is a bitch. Thanks bro I feel ya!
I did to my guy And I will invest in that even tho I’ve been Passing gas Do you think I still should use it
And I haven’t eaten anything but Chicken broth
Darrion Orr I think a liquid based diet and stool softener is a sensible idea.
Chris Hamilton I’m cool now soup really helped me out I didn’t seek any thing
I wish I found this video a week ago. I'm 7 days post op and feel like I'm dying and about to explode from the gas. I'm on miralax, stool softeners, now taking prescription meds, and my amitiza for IBS (already suffer from this issue), and I'm still having problems. I'm loading up on enemas tomorrow in hopes I have much much relief. Thanks for the video.
Angela Boyd they really work wonders.
I don't know why the Dr don't tell you! Glad you're doing better!
Thank you dear brother, may all your days & nights be blessed with healing & wellbeing.
Very timely....God love you.
A tip from a life-long IBS sufferer. If you have ANY GI related procedure, you’re safest and easiest method of regaining proper function of your intestines is a gentle, liquid diet leading into system tolerable foods until you’re back to “normal.” If on pain meds, avoid cheese or other constipation inducing foods. Take 1 regular dose of Miralax in proportion to the amount of food intake. Drink LOTS of water & Gatorade as the excess fluids helps the Miralax work to “flush” your system in a more gentle way. Hope you’re better soon.
Yeah I agree with this. I recently had a hospital stay from a heart attack and miralax and prune juice was the Rx.
Very true. I had epighernia hernia (above belly button ) . Went to National institute of health to have repaired. The surgeons "fellows" ( those studying under him) insisted that it was not necessary.
OmG ....i agrued. They insisted it was not needed.
HUGH mistake. My surgeon had to open me up to perform life saving surgery. He had to cut my bowel resection the resection he did a year prior.
I was constipated before surgery and after I insisted NO pain meds.
It took several days post op to have tiny Bowel movement. Over a week to finally get cleansed. Took 2 enema , lot of water, walking ,miralix, senna and stool softener. ALL because a cleanse was not done prior to surgery.
Lesson learned. Because I was not feeling well and tired I caved and said ok.
Please......make sure you get cleanse before surgery.
Make sure you do not eat any foods that constipate you for at least 3 months post op.
I eat high protein yogurt. Half my body weight in water each day.
Lot of low starch low carb food.
I limit meat or fish to 4 ounces .
Solid advice
For my post-hernia, on the 2nd day I tossed my opioid painkiller and started taking CBD oil instead. Comparable level of painkiller effect, minus the constipation risk. Possible side effect I should mention, tv shows seemed a little better and cheezies tasked super good.
i am in the exact pain right now … and never laughed so much i know it’s not funny glad you feel better
I has the same umbilical hernia and i went through the same pain as u have mentioned in your video , i think nurses should explain much more about aftereffects of surgery like constipation and all
I agree. At least mention that these things 'could' happen and to be cautious.
I also wished I would have watched this prior to my surgery. I had the same exact situation happen to me and it was some of the worst pain I have ever encountered. The magnesium citrate drink saved me a trip to the ER. Overall the surgery went very well but I could have prepped with your recommendations to save myself a day of agony.
Thanks for the info,I’m due for a pre op appointment so my op should be very soon ,so gathering up basic info ,and found yours ,why don’t they give you this information- much appreciated 🙏🏽🇬🇧
I am recovering from open umbilical surgery, so what I did was I started fasting two days before the surgery and two days after the surgery,than all I had to eat after fasting was some beef stock and small portion of full fat no sugar yogurt & some blueberries today I ate a ribeye steak for lunch,no troubles going to the bathroom as a keto/carnivore, lost 80lbs and have keep it off over a year now, no more diabetic drugs and I have not felt this good in decades
Whole Foods always makes a big difference.
Great video man. Much appreciate. Looks like I have this op in the near future. I guess one really has to go through all this stuff before the can pass on sound advise. Again thanks a million for this very sound advise.
Marcos Ross exactly. Once one has had these issues, one never wants them again, lol.
+Chris Hamilton Indeed. Thanks again
Thank you for your straight forward approach in talking about this. No pussyfooting about. I’m on day three and feel the pain, to rite aid I go.
Great information it helps a lot, but sorry you went through this, praying for a speedy recovery :)
Thank you for the advice. I am going to have to have hernia surgery this year, appreciate the words of warning.
Abdominal surgery is super painful...I’m sorry your mate couldn’t help you...thanks for the tips...
Well I had the Hernia Surgery, abdominal, yesterday the 13th of May. we got two medications to take, one for pain and the other a stool softener. Did not take any pain stuff, and my pain is at 2/3 on the scale of 0 to 10...no big thing. But did start the stool softener and we shall see. Great Video and thank U for it...my age is 84...sign...
At least you got into this prepared and not just winging it. Be very easy with your movements, painfully slow at first. You'll heal, just gotta be patient with the process. Best of luck.
This past Tuesday my pain level was at 5/6 on that scale of 10 so took 2 pain pills. 30 Min later I could care less about anything, was floating in the bed and the next day was absolutely useless, as pretty well slept most of the day. But did take a shower and the little red pills to soften things up are working just fine. Today its 3 days since the knife and feel much better. Just taking things slow but have some "bruising" around that area, but then again when I bump into anything always get a bruise...its a age thing...Also will NEVER take them pain pills again...period!
Your tips have been helpful 3 days it took me to go to toilet the pain was unreal and that was with stool softners fond lots of fresh orange helped as well .A week on now seem to be going toilet ok now .All I can say take your time will your recovery and don't rush things I walked around 500 metres after 6 days felt ok but after suffered so much pain ☺take care all
Second surgery, so I knew how bad this part is. Painful as each gas/air bubble has to slowly work it's way thru your system. Currently Day 4 in the recovery from robo inguinal. When it's time to "go", do a bit of walking around to get your body's internal movement going. It helps to prop your feet up a few inches on something, and read something obscure to help take your mind off the anxiety/pain of having/trying to go. And usually, the cork will blow soon after.
Two week after surgery I am still blooted but less pain. start working again but immediately felt mild pain so stop! just take it easy guy's and plenty of water and fibre😮💨
I just had my gallbladder removed and an umbilical hernia repair. I was taking twice as many stool softeners as Percocet after I got constipated. OMG! It was horrible!
Brother you are speaking the truth! I just had my umbelical hernia surgery a few days ago. Doc said to take it easy on the pain killers due to constipation. Boy was he right! Stayed plugged up about 2 1/2 days after surgery! I drank a large glass of welches 100% grape juice. A few hrs later, I was able to go. The grape juice seems to work as a laxative for me...
I've actually heard that from quite a few different folks!
Thank you for doing this video! I had hernia surgery a week ago so this video has helped me so much!!!
So nice of you to post this. Thank you so much!
Thanks for your honesty.
Thankyou for this knowledge. I am so sorry for your suffering and I have decided not to have the op, but continue with long belts with a circle of plastic stuffed down. This I can cope with. Wish you luck for the future.
Get the operation ! A simple operation (now) will turn into a complicated one the longer you put it off---with a longer, more painful recovery guaranteed !!
This info is so real. I am 4 weeks post op for multiple umbilical hernias. The 1st 4 days after I could not pass gas or have a bowel movement and i was the worst pain ever. It was worse than the actually surgery. I went on vegetarian diet 4 days in advance and still constipation was terrible post op.
No joke :)
After 30 yrs., I had my inguinal repair w/ mesh, and a umbilical re-done last May 8,19. I was given Tramadol, Gabapentin & Acetaminophen. But I was only constipated for 1.5 days.
Good idea to do watchful wait that long IMHO
When you have a major surgery like that, your intestine shut down, and it's hard to go bathroom then you are full of gas. I know that feeling.
I had mine done at Nuffield..They gave me movicol on the second day after surgery and it did the job... I also bought a bulb douche and this has been a God send to stop me straining. Talk of returning to work after 4 days is tosh. I am 1 week in and I am still in pain and no way could I sit in my car or work and I loved my work. So many pain killers will block you so be careful.
Yeah. Many things will block us up :-/
Gax X gel caps are very helpful too.
Thank you for your post. I had my left inguinal hernia repair 7 months ago. I stayed with liquids as much as possible before surgery and after surgery. You are correct in everything. I am glad you didn't have to go to the ER and had a loved one with you at the time. Unfortunately, I had pneumonia three weeks ago with two weeks of bad cough and MAY have forced my mesh to fail. So, under several days of Aleve 250 mg, and cold compress and watching how I am progressing...monitoring pain, swelling as there is a small one..etc. Hope I don't need another surgery.
Douglas Smith unfortunately it's a lifelong risk of tearing for us. Don't let it hamper your life. I still do sports like I always did and if I need another surgery in the future, so be it.
Thank man going in to get 3 herinas worked on in a week I just hope this pain gos away soon.
Yea. I am on my second one. Since September 2018. I just had it done again on june 11th. Pain is awful. And no one knows but us that have it done. How bad this stuff hurts. I'm almost on week 2 . since surgery. And i have now developed an irritating itch all over. And my esophagus feels like it closed.. Why...
Defo feeling your pain 4 days post op thanks for the informative vid
I just recently started itching all over. About 5 days ago. Not sure if it from the mesh. And my body trying to reject it. Or what. But i been itchy on my feet, hands, around my scrotum, my belly, back, neck, and feels like a golf ball lodged in my throat.
How did three go all at the same time. I'm doing three next week on the 11th of Oct. Any suggestions for recovery besides what he mentioned in video
i had an open inguinal hernia surgery last monday and I only took 1000mg of tylenol 4 times daily with advil 600mg 4 times dailt for 2 days. No morphine, no oxycodone, or hydromorphone. I didn't need any painkiller by day 3.
You had a good surgeon :)
Chris Hamilton that’s what I think.
Thank you. I am doing it this weekend. Terrifying.
I've had two mesh repairs for a triple and a single incisional hernia. I remember being so bloated it was horrid. I have developed two more hernias...I'll definitely go stock up on a couple enemas. Thank you.
how are you feeling now? did they say why you continue to get hernias?
46 year old female, had an incision repair for an inguinal hernia 5 days ago. Very little pain post surgery, slightly tender and very swollen but for anyone worrying too much, I’ve barely had any pain and paracetamol and ibuprofen for a couple of days post surgery held aching at bay. The only annoyance I can feel a pulling but think that’s more to do with swelling. As a comparison to it feeling like this poor chap was going to have a baby, I have delivered an 8 pounder on my bathroom floor with no pain relief and honestly they’re very different feelings 😂. Hope anyone worrying about relentless pain is assured that this isn’t always the case.
I feel like yours is not a typical case, based on years of interactions from viewers. I’m glad that it went fairly easy for you but I think most of us have minor problems.
I am dreading my surgery it's on the 8 th September . It's an umbilical hernia. Really hope my recovery isn't too painful. I will struggle with not exercising . Did you manage to go for walks and how long is it before I can exercise? I have read and heard so many conflicting things.
Also just sent my husband off to get some stool softeners!!!
@@AS-ur5gl a couple of weeks should be enough.
@@chrishamilton3740 thanks it's been 7 days now and I (like Michelle) haven't had much pain. Started walking day after surgery and now doing light biking . It's a bit swollen and sore but nothing too painful. Stopped taking painkillers by day 2 as they messed up my stomach.
I just had surgery yesterday so I'm glad I'm watching this brother I'm going take some Malcolm magnesium or some kind of still softener
I really appreciate this! Scared shitless! Hopefully I’m not shitless though! lol
Sharing intensly personal (but vital) info like this is priceless. Subbed.
I just packed Magnesium Citrate to go with my Psyllium Husk and Clorella.
Getting mesh-free Desard hernia repair in Florida 9-25-19. Nervous!
Do as much prep beforehand and you should be fine bro. Good luck.
billytheweasel How'd the repair go? I'm going there soon
@@Grottosays It went well. Getting in & out of bed hurt, pain level 5. But I had bilateral inguinal hernias, one direct and one indirect. My abdomen was torn so he stitched that up too.
The healing time predicted was right on, I didn't beat the initial healing timeline but now 42 days out I can climb ladders at times for work. Incision healed w/o infection. I held both sides, sutures and superficial inguinal opening areas when I coughed or sneezed - with hands not pillow.
I took longer to poop that estimated but bought mini enemas at Riteaid, Docusol I think. It kickstarted things and glad I took another guys advice there.
Dr Tomas is a skilled machine, I think. I was at ease going in, surprisingly. I was put to sleep under local anesthesia. I felt nothing. The pain level was a 1-2 except for laying down.
For pain they provided Motrin and an analgesic, gabapentin - no narcotics gratefully!
I have had sensation feelings "pain" that changed as healing progressed. Now internal on right side. Sutured on incision dissolved from what I see. Internal sutures will dissolve by 7 months. Then I'll lift for hypertrophy again.
'Very first thing' when I got home was to drink some water then a 8oz glass of 100% Prune Juice and take 2-Colace capsules with it. I ate mac-n-cheese for a late lunch and for easy-digestion. Did the Colace/Prune Juice routine every morning right after waking up for 2 weeks then reduced to 1-capsule with Prune Juice after that. No issues with bathroom (💩 🚽👍😀) at all! At week 3, just Prune juice then none at week 4. Drink alot of water & some type of (good) electrolyte drink mixed in. Water helps!
Thank you so much for this !! I just found out I have an umbilical hurnia I haven't gotten the call from the surgeon yet , but I'm so nervous I'm glad to know this in case I have to have the surgery .
Solid information and shared experiences. Thanks for being honest and forthcoming.
I'm considering doing that magnesium citrate thing also as I had surgery on monday, the last time I deuced was sunday and haven't had to deuce and here I am on thursday. I've felt a slight need to go, but not overwhelming and excrutiating. I am taking prescription stool softeners and then again I have been on a very soft/liquid diet of gatorade, jello, and chicken noodle soup.
Im' gonna eat something a little heavier and if that doesn't work, I am gonna try that for sure.
Thank you for this Im goin in for abdominal surgery for my hernia the 25th of April 2024. In a 11 days I definitely will start this a few days before surgery. Again thank you 🙏
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Good luck!
Agree, but it is not just related to abdominal surgery. Any surgery when it involves pain meds it is true. Stool softeners didn't even work for me, even taking it two days before. I should have taken laxatives before surgery.
Great helpful info! Thanks for sharing. I'm having my first ever surgery and it's a hernia on my abdomen. I've had IBS for years and about 2 years ago my Dr. put me on Linzess and that stuff works wonders! I'm very scared to have this surgery but know it's necessary.
You’ll do fine! Trust the doctors with it and be gentle with yourself.
Hi - thanks for your advice. I was so concerned about having that bloated, painful feeling that I stuck to liquids a day-and-a-half before surgery and water only the day of. It`s now three days after surgery and no bloating and no hunger. Just clearing my throat once in a while really reminds you where they were digging around. Odd thing is that while some doctors suggest a diet of roughage, my doctors said to avoid fruit as it would cause gas - bloating - pain. They say it`s good if you walk around, chew gum to stimulate or reawaken your intestines - that from a medical center website. I still struggle with a way to get out of bed, but otherwise, even on day two, no pain, just soreness. By the way, in Belarus, where I live, the doctors require you to stay overnight in the hospital for monitoring for an inguinal hernia repair surgery. They said my company wouldn`t pay for that, and I was wondering how much it might cost as it was a private clinic. It cost me $37 for that hospital stay. That made my day. So the second day of pain never materialized. So far, so good.
Sounds like you are on top of it :)
But it was mainly because of your advice. I wanted to try to prevent problems that way and it worked. No strain, no pain, no issues.
I'm glad my own experiences helps others who are going through the same thing.
That’s why you fast !
Day of surgery start fast! Water fast for 4 days after surgery!!! It will help!
@@slocad11 Thanks for the advice. My hernia surgery day is Feb 1st. Didnt think of being on liquid diet a full day before. I was only thinking the day after. I'll stock up the fridge with smoothies and yogurts. I won't eat any harder food the day before.
lots and lots and lots of water is really important too to stay hydrated