William Bryant
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If I understand it correctly the round ligament can be cut.in females during shouldice repair and that may reduce sexual function or feeling.
That’s just how I understand it from the posts on that thread.
I could be wrong so would recommend reading it yourself… Hope it’s some use
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All I can find that may be of some use to you Meg, is this thread
https://herniatalk.com/forums/topic/whether-to-sacrifice-the-round-ligament-inguinal-repair/
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That’s brilliant and encouraging to hear. Was it a visible hernia bulge? Or just symptoms that made you decide?
I know exactly what you mean about affecting life, it’s like I have two me’s. The me before and the me after, it’s on my mind a lot and difficult to forget. Ive never had my trousers down so much when I just check it.
In recovery, have you had much pain? Any extra measures youve taken at all? Laxitives, ice packs?
Thanks
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Hello worldpeace, hope you’re still doing ok? When you get a moment perhaps another update if possible?
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Oh dear, you’re right I got the name wrong. Sorry Mike M,
Can I repeat and ask some questions to you Mike M…
What were symptoms? What made you finally get surgery? How’s recovery going? -
Thanks again Mark,
Can I just ask what symptoms did you have. I’m fairly fortunate in that I get a bit of aching, slight discomfort/pain but nothing too bad. Usually at end of day.I get a bit confused trying to remember where each poster has had surgery! Mind you I’m easily confused, I think yours was at Shouldice Canada? I take it that went well.
How long did you struggle on and wait before surgery?
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Thanks Mark, these hernias make you paranoid
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Is there? I’ve never found an edit button!
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Thanks Mark, I think it used to go flatter quicker on lying down.
Also I’m not sure if it goes as flat as it used to.
To be reducible does it have to go absolutely flat?
It’s pretty close to being flat!
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Definitely yes to these 2…
– international list of surgeons, physical therapists, pain specialists, etc., who can meet your needs? What information do you want to know on that list?
Certainly Type of surgery then maybe anaestethic/experience/sutures etc– Would it be helpful to have a list of patients who are willing to be reached for guidance… Yes!
Also an edit facility. Unless there is one and I’ve missed it.
Thanks
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Thank you Dr Towfigh.
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Sadly I can’t find anything about it…
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Thanks Mike, I can’t see my dad being talked in to an op which is why I’m concerned about ignoring the hernia and constipation he has. But I will try to get him to go.
I will be going to Dr. Kang either with my father or without though.
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Thanks Mike, again. I agree with Mike T, your posts are a great help to us all, so many thanks again for taking time to do them.
One more thing concerning me… Dr Kang and retirement… I’ve never thought about that before as when I’ve seen photos of him he looks so young. Is he thinking if retirement? Hope not in the foreseeable future as I’m hoping to go near end of year?
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Mike, what stops you moving with local anaesthetic
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Oh thats right, I remember now it was just initially Pinto and Dr Kang thought the taxi journey may have been the cause, then Pinto had imagery for something else and the sliding hernia was discovered.
Think I’m getting forgetful!
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Thanks Mike,
How did you get from hospital to hotel? I ask as I believe Pinto and Dr Kang think it may have been bumpy taxi that caused issues for Pinto?
It may not be an issue for those stayed at hospital though. But thought I’d better check.
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Brilliant Mike, thanks very much for that. Greatly appreciated and very helpful.
I’m sure there will be loads of questions. But some that I would be please to have answered would be…
Cost: for me this is a bit of a factor as I’d be from UK and staying… How much do you think the total bill was? Including 2 week hotel stay, food, everything really
Pain relief: Did you take anything? How long for?
Constipation: Did you take laxitives as a precaution?
Sonograph: is this included in operation price?
Once again, thanks very much for being so thoughtful as to leave such a detailed review. I am determined to travel to south Korea now. I may have to wait for some payments and finance in place but your report has put my mind at rest and helped make decision fae easier.
Many thanks.
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Please can this be sorted out, fingers crossed! Many of us are hoping to hear more about Dr Kang’s repairs.
Ive almost been counting the days down, I’m that eager!
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Fingers crossed for you… Thanks for update. Very useful to those considering mesh removal.
Hopefully will help Chuck as well as others.