Alephy

Interesting post….what about creating a mesh with “cloned” tissue from the patient in the future? at the very least no inflammation response will be triggered, which would also mean no nerves growing over it (not sure about adhesions though)? depending on the tissue the flexibility long term would also be guaranteed…

I cannot see the market…[Read more]

Same here even before the surgery….I am wondering if it’s a nerve connection somehow….although at rest I am fine..

I still cannot understand how the patients recover so quickly after the surgery….and they get back to full activities in no time

@good-intentions

Looking again at the first article you pointed to, I do not understand the statement: “The data about mesh is not so good, but we think it is safe”…..collect more data and come back, I would argue!

The thing that also bothers me is that we live longer and longer, so even in the elderly I question whether a mesh should be…[Read more]

@cshelter yes I am supposed to have a ct scan at the end of February. I don’t know if a US can locate precisely the nerves but probably doesn’t hurt…in any case I am willing to have a simple stich up repair but no remodelling or strengthening as that implies more manipulation of the area? From the forum discussions it sounds as if chronic pain…[Read more]

I wonder if a simple stiching of the hernia is less risky and in fact always to be considered?…btw have you tried a diet change first? Also exercising just a little bit everyday might help…just stop short of pain…and do it slowly and soft.which is anyway the correct way no matter what

I saw a youtube video of a sages conference where this surgeon showed how much the position of the various nerves around the groin changes from person to person…there are 3 important ones with lots of ramifications..doctors can chime in and explain what they do upfront to minimize the risk….I also read that many surgeons fail to correctly…[Read more]

This is one of the nicest posts I have seen so far….and @drtowfigh answer was a truly interesting one, and one you will not hear much from other doctors!

For the exercises that have been discussed, I would add from my own experience that perhaps one should check if they work for them, as some of them can exacerbate back pain. In general from…[Read more]

@drtowfigh how small in cm does a direct hernia have to be to be eligible to this procedure? I am still wondering how one measures the size….

Nobody?

Thanks a lot! Wish I could like your answer but it seems this functionality is not there anymore…

Which procedure did you opt for the repair? Did you get a mesh in the end?
Also I wanted to ask you, you stayed in the US for your first surgery?

Yes, I can understand somebody might be tempted by the use of a mesh….problem is, it will remain forever a potential health problem….the more so given we live longer and longer (I don’t understand the attitude of using a mesh in an older person, as he or she might live another 20/30 years)…and in my case the Urticaria problem is a definite…[Read more]

I wonder, is scar tissue strong enough to prevent future recurrences?

You mean the hernia was not there from the beginning or somehow it closed by itself?