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4 weeks post op inguinal hernia surgery
Hi Dr Towfigh,
I am 55 yrs old, 6’2″ and 185lbs. I work out regularly ( used to pre-op), running and lifting weights. I would consider myself to be in good shape. I think the problem I have with not being able to sit without considerable post op pain has now caused a back issue…possibly sciatica. Because of the pain I was sitting slouched (butt scooted out) and I now have bad back pain and numbness in my right lower leg/foot. On the post-op front, I made a little progress this past week with sitting with a little less groin/lower abdomen pain…scrotum pain still comes for periods of time. I am thinking I should take periods of rest (lie down) until my back gets better. Although I am still in post op pain I will view any progress as positive….still very frustrated with recovery, which has weighed heavily on me emotionally and is probably not helpful. Thanks for responding.Brad