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Modified Shouldice Post-op Pain and Walking Expectation
I am a 56 year old 150#, 5’10” male and had a modified Shouldice inguinal repair in Ohio. Right side, open, non mesh, two layered with poly butester sutures. Two days later they recommend 30-60 min of walking 4 times a day. I can tolerate a max of 10 min before the firey gates of Hell open upon my groin. Burning, pinching, and stinging. No pain sitting or lying down. I try to get up often and at least stand but the pain walking brings me to tears. Has anyone experienced this and did it subside? Obviously I should be walking with less pain based on doctor guidance so I think I am one of the few with a complex recovery. Any supportive experiences out there? I keep trying to increase walking time but it is rough. Thanks.
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quote Oakcomi:. Burning, pinching, and stinging. No pain sitting or lying down. I try to get up often and at least stand but the pain walking brings me to tears.Interesting that the pain only happens when you’re moving. If it’s only been 3 days then there are still raw surfaces exposed, I would imagine, that need to heal, in addition to the sutures pulling.
Can you describe the difference between your procedure and the “normal” Shouldice procedure? What is modified?
Good luck.
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Thought I would provide an update:
Talked to the clinic. They say a burning sensation means I am not walking enough and to work through it or healing will be delayed. Easier said than done when tears of pain are rolling down your face but this inspired me to revise my approach. Instead of walking until the pain is so intense it wipes me out I tried walking for a shorter time, taking a quick rest, and then repeating. I was able to go for a total period over an hour with several 5-12 min walks and 1-5 min rests depending on the level of discomfort. The expectation that I go an hour continuously (with no rest breaks at all) is what did me in. I now have an improved plan and will try to go with shorter and fewer rests. This may seem obvious but this revised plan has improved my outlook greatly!!
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