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Looking for Shouldice technique surgeon in Florida
Can anyone recommend a few doctors to me who are using this technique in Florida? Specifically in the Tampa Bay area. I’m aware of Dr. Yunis, but looking for multiple options. Thanks
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Dr Jonathan Yunis in Sarasota, FL would be my choice
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quote Bobcoco:Ezzy, thanks for the info. That’s good to hear. What made you decide you wanted a ‘no mesh’ repair? Do you feel any tension created by that repair? Did you choose the local anethesia option? (hard to imagine being somewhat awake) I might pick your brain about this some more in the coming days if that’s alright. I’m still looking around, but intrigued by the Desarda technique. I currently have an old mesh that’s giving me fits, so not eager to get another one put in…..I’m leaning toward the no mesh options.Not feeling any tension and have not lost any flexibility (which is very important for me). There are still aches and pains in the area, and I can still feel the healing ridge underneath the skin, but nothing feels unnatural. Although I was not technically under full anesthesia, I remember absolutely nothing from the surgery. The whole surgery process was actually kind of pleasant. They got me very relaxed going in (good drugs) and I woke up very clear-headed with very little pain. Now, I did have significant pain once all the anesthesia wore off later in the day, and the following 48 hours were rough, but I got through it without any strong narcotics (kind of wish a took some the first day though!). I was able to return to my desk job after 9 days.
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quote Bobcoco:Pain that comes and goes. It’s been worse lately, to the point I’ve finally decided to do something about it. It was an open mesh repair roughly 14 years ago.
Wow, that’s a long time to deal with that. I wonder if you’ve experienced a recurrence. Or maybe it’s just always been uncomfortable?
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quote ajm222:How old is your mesh repair and what kind of surgery did you have? What kinds of issues is it causing?
Pain that comes and goes. It’s been worse lately, to the point I’ve finally decided to do something about it. It was an open mesh repair roughly 14 years ago.
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quote Bobcoco:Ezzy, thanks for the info. That’s good to hear. What made you decide you wanted a ‘no mesh’ repair? I might pick your brain about this some more in the coming days if that’s alright. I’m still looking around, but intrigued by the Desarda technique. I currently have an old mesh that’s giving me fits, so not eager to get another one put in…..I’m leaning toward the no mesh options.
How old is your mesh repair and what kind of surgery did you have? What kinds of issues is it causing?
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quote Ezzy:I’m in my mid-40s and have been lifting weights for 20+ years. I’m no body-builder, but I’m in good shape. I’m about 3 1/2 months out from my surgery (direct inguinal hernia) and I’m in the gym lifting weights and doing about everything I was doing before the surgery (yoga, jogging, cycling). I’m very mindful of my technique, and have cut out deep-squats and dead-lifts, but feel comfortable working out hard (although with less weight for now). I was given no long term restrictions by Dr. Tomas, but just a general warning that the repair may take up to 8 months to be 100% and don’t be stupid.
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Tomas for several reasons 1) Experience – he has done thousands of Desarda repairs 2) Simple pricing – I knew exactly what I was going to pay for the surgery so I could easily budget for it 3) My hernia type was a good fit for the Desarda repair (direct inguinal) and the repair leaves zero foreign material behind. I didn’t spend a lot time with Dr. Tomas, but he seemed friendly and confident.
Ezzy, thanks for the info. That’s good to hear. What made you decide you wanted a ‘no mesh’ repair? Do you feel any tension created by that repair? Did you choose the local anethesia option? (hard to imagine being somewhat awake) I might pick your brain about this some more in the coming days if that’s alright. I’m still looking around, but intrigued by the Desarda technique. I currently have an old mesh that’s giving me fits, so not eager to get another one put in…..I’m leaning toward the no mesh options.
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quote Bobcoco:Ezzy, can you tell me more about your experience with Dr. Tomas? What made you decide to go with him over other techniques? Did he give you any permanent restrictions on any type of exercise? I want to be able to do some mild to moderate weight lifting in the future, but I read somewhere that he gave someone a lifetime ban on heavy lifting. Not sure what to make of that. Feel free to PM me if your more comfortable discussing your experience in private. Thanks!
I’m in my mid-40s and have been lifting weights for 20+ years. I’m no body-builder, but I’m in good shape. I’m about 3 1/2 months out from my surgery (direct inguinal hernia) and I’m in the gym lifting weights and doing about everything I was doing before the surgery (yoga, jogging, cycling). I’m very mindful of my technique, and have cut out deep-squats and dead-lifts, but feel comfortable working out hard (although with less weight for now). I was given no long term restrictions by Dr. Tomas, but just a general warning that the repair may take up to 8 months to be 100% and don’t be stupid.
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Tomas for several reasons 1) Experience – he has done thousands of Desarda repairs 2) Simple pricing – I knew exactly what I was going to pay for the surgery so I could easily budget for it 3) My hernia type was a good fit for the Desarda repair (direct inguinal) and the repair leaves zero foreign material behind. I didn’t spend a lot time with Dr. Tomas, but he seemed friendly and confident.
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quote Ezzy:You are very lucky to even have two options for non-mesh repairs within driving distance! Most have to travel far distances just to find one. I have been happy with the results from the Desarda repair I had with Dr. Tomas, but I had to drive 9 hours to see him. Several of the other patients I met there had flown in from much further.
Ezzy, can you tell me more about your experience with Dr. Tomas? What made you decide to go with him over other techniques? Did he give you any permanent restrictions on any type of exercise? I want to be able to do some mild to moderate weight lifting in the future, but I read somewhere that he gave someone a lifetime ban on heavy lifting. Not sure what to make of that. Feel free to PM me if your more comfortable discussing your experience in private. Thanks!
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You are very lucky to even have two options for non-mesh repairs within driving distance! Most have to travel far distances just to find one. I have been happy with the results from the Desarda repair I had with Dr. Tomas, but I had to drive 9 hours to see him. Several of the other patients I met there had flown in from much further.
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– Dr Jonathan Yunis in Sarasota, FL performs a Shouldice repair for select patients
– Dr Robert Tomas in Fort Meyers, FL performs a Desarda repair on most patients
I am not sure of others in Florida, but if you do find any surgeons offering Shouldice in Florida then do report back who and where they are.
Please keep us updated on your case and decision making regarding hernia surgery.
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