I have had many surgeries, such as Kidney transplant, gallbladder removed,graphs, And Appendicitis?
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Darlene, I have all the same surgeries plus several others and I think we get to the point where we are just too aware of what's going to happen and it's natural to be scared. You have been through some much, just keep the faith and you'll do fine. Good luck!
it's only minor compared to the other ones
ohh bless ur heart thats soo sad ill pray 4 u
here is some info on hernia sergery
Alternative names Return to top
Herniorrhaphy
Definition Return to top
Hernia repair is surgery to correct a hernia. A hernia is an abnormal bulging of internal organs, often the intestine, through a weakness in a muscular wall.
Description Return to top
This article focuses on surgery to repair a hernia. For information on a specific type of hernia see:
Inguinal hernia
Femoral hernia
Hiatal hernia
Umbilical hernia
Before surgery, you will be given a sedative to make you drowsy. A local or spinal numbing medicine (anesthesia) will be used so you do not feel pain during the procedure. In some cases, the procedure is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free).
The surgeon makes a cut over the area of the hernia. The bulging tissue or organ is placed back inside the muscle wall, the muscle tissue is repaired, and the skin is closed. In many inguinal hernia repairs, a small piece of plastic mesh is used to repair the defect in the muscle tissue.
Laparoscopic hernia repair is becoming more popular. This approach uses a minimally invasive technique.
Indications Return to top
Hernia repair may be recommended when a hernia is painful or symptoms interfere with daily activities. It may also be done when there are large bulges through a small hole, which interferes with blood flow or causes a blocked intestine.
Most hernias should be repaired to prevent the possible complications of restricted blood flow or blocked intestine.
Risks Return to top
Risks for any anesthesia include:
Reactions to medications
Problems breathing
Risks for any surgery include:
Bleeding
Infection
Additional risks of hernia repair include:
Injury to nearby structures
Hernia returns
Expectations after surgery Return to top
Most hernias can be repaired with a simple operation with minimal risks to the patient.
Convalescence Return to top
Small children have no activity restrictions following routine hernia repair. Older children should avoid contact sports for at least 3 weeks. Getting hit where the wound is could cause the skin to open or it may disrupt the repair (less common).
Adults should avoid heavy lifting or straining for about 6 - 8 weeks after surgery. Such activity can disrupt the hernia repair.
Do not take a bath for at least 5 days after the operation. Soaking may separate the skin tapes and the wound could break open. Sponge bathing for infants and showering for older children are permitted the day after surgery. The wound tapes should be carefully patted dry after showering.
Expect complete recovery from surgery in about 2 - 4 weeks.
Surgery has generally been recommended for all inguinal hernias to avoid complications such as strangulation, in which a loop of intestine becomes tightly trapped in a hernia, cutting off the blood supply to that part of the intestine. However, surgery may not be needed if the hernia is small and you do not have symptoms. Consult with your doctor to decide if you need hernia repair surgery.
If a hernia in an adult can be pushed back (reduced), surgery can be done at the person's convenience. If it cannot be pushed back, surgery must be done sooner.
During surgery, the hernia sac is removed and occasionally a couple of stitches are used to close the opening of the inguinal canal nearest the abdominal cavity (internal ring).
Most hernia repairs are done as outpatient surgery. Anesthesia can be local, spinal, or general.
The use of synthetic patches or mesh for hernia repair is becoming standard for adult surgery. The mesh or patch is used to strengthen the abdominal wall and prevent hernias from recurring. Previously, these were used mostly for hernias that were large or hard to repair.
The risk of a hernia coming back after surgery varies depending on a surgeon's experience, the type of hernia, the method of surgery, and the person's age and overall health.
Recurrence rates after hernia repair are lower when experienced surgeons perform the procedure, especially for laparoscopic techniques.7
The chance of hernia recurrence after open surgery ranges from 1% to 7% for an indirect hernia and from 4% to 10% for a direct hernia.7
Up to 10% of hernias repaired with laparoscopic surgery may recur.3 Some studies have found recurrence rates as low as 0.25% to 2% for laparoscopic surgery.4
Should I have surgery for inguinal hernia now, or should I wait?
Surgery in children
In most cases, a child with an inguinal hernia will need surgery to correct it.
Infants 6 months of age and younger with inguinal hernias have a much higher risk of strangulation than older children and adults. Therefore, surgery for inguinal hernias in infants is not delayed like it can be for adults.
Synthetic patches are not needed to repair an inguinal hernia in an infant.
Some infants with an inguinal hernia may need to be hospitalized for surgery rather than have it in an outpatient setting. These include infants with lung problems, seizure disorders, or heart diseases from birth or those who were born prematurely.
Children are less likely than adults to have a hernia come back. Recurrence in children is less than 1%.1
One of the major decisions concerning infants and children is whether to explore the opposite groin area for a hernia during a hernia repair. A hernia develops in the other side of the groin in about 30% of children who have had hernia surgery. The risk of developing a hernia on the other side is up to 50% in infants who had hernia surgery during the first year of life.1
Issues to consider in deciding whether the other side should be explored include the overall health of the child, the risk of incarceration of a hernia, and the experience level of the surgeon (how many of these surgeries the doctor has performed and his or her recurrence rates).
Surgery
Two types of surgery are done to repair inguinal hernias:
Open hernia repair (herniorrhaphy, hernioplasty)
Laparoscopic hernia repair
What To Think About
Studies show that the numbers of hernias that come back (recur) after either type of surgery are similar. The laparoscopic procedure causes less pain and numbness after surgery and generally allows you to return to work and activities sooner. However, serious complications such as bladder injury are more likely to occur with a laparoscopic procedure. Also, the success of a laparoscopic surgery depends more on the surgeon's experience, and laparoscopic surgery is more expensive than open surgery.8, 3
Laparoscopic surgery may not be possible for a person who has tissues that have grown together (adhesions) from previous abdominal operations.
Most hernias that will recur do so within 5 years after surgery.
There are some considerations before having inguinal hernia repair surgery. Talk with your doctor so that you make the best decision for your condition.
Recurrent inguinal hernias are more difficult to repair and pose more risks than initial hernia repairs. The risks associated with recurrent hernia surgery are more scar tissue, numbness and pain after surgery, and a greater chance of injury to a testicle or the spermatic cord.
Conditions that might increase the risk of recurrence include abdominal muscles that are not strong or healthy enough to "hold" the stitching (suture) material and bleeding or infection that weaken the repair.
thats probably the mildest operation of all, just take it easy after u have it done
my hubbies friend just got his operated on , the first week is the worst but if u rest u will heal faster, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
my dad got his hernia done last year, he pushed the boat while out fishing and now the hernia is back, thats why u gotta chillout after u get it done,
good luckxxxxxxxxxxx
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