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4 weeks possible re-injury
I work in emergency services. I had received open bilateral inguinal hernia mesh repairs 4 weeks ago. I was told I was clear to go back to work but to avoid heavy lifting. Unfortunately I was in a situation that required some very heavy lifting and have had slight swelling and dull pain near the repair since. At week 4 with a mesh repair is it likely that I permanently damaged the mesh?
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quote drtowfigh:This requires examination by your surgeon. It may or may not be a recurrence. Most likely it’s not.Curiously: why did you have it done open and not laparoscopic?
if I can softly insert myself in the conversation to understand the suggestion of dr:Towfigh: the preference to be given to laparoscopic intervention would be for bilateral hernia, or in any case?
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This requires examination by your surgeon. It may or may not be a recurrence. Most likely it’s not.
Curiously: why did you have it done open and not laparoscopic?
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