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Thanks for sharing. Dr Brown also repaired my right inguinal hernia last May 22. No problem thus far but still extra cautious to engage in strenuous activities, including avoiding carrying heavy objects and straining when doing my morning ritual in the bathroom. Inside abdomen pain from the suture is gone and the outside scar is hardly noticeable. Your post inspired me to resume my mountain biking activity, which I abandoned because of my hernia then. I just got the scare of my life when I had colds and allergy from pollen the other day and had non-stop sneezing. I was fearful my sneezing would open up the one-month old sutured tissues. I had little pain in the operated area after this bout of sneezing. Fortunately, my sneezing stopped after taking an antihistamine tablet. Now that little pain is gone. Thank you.
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Hi, I saw his name based on my research and recommendation from members’ posts. I read his website and compared him to the other nonmesh surgeons who were also recommended by other members. His fee/surgery expense was also reasonable considering that I was self-pay and had to save and raise money for the surgery. You’ll be fine with him as long as you still follow the precautions after the surgery, just like I’m doing now.
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Hi, see my post here 2 weeks ago. He repaired my right inguinal hernia. Yesterday, June 22, was my first month after surgery. Nice healing. Almost flat abdomen, no more pain and inflammation. But I’m still extra careful, no strenuous activities, no carrying of heavy objects, no bowel straining (that’s why i still take stool softener) and I walk everyday in the neighborhood for exercise. Good luck to your surgery.
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Dr Brown of Fremont, CA used the Marcy-Desarda technique on me during my May 22, 2019 operation. Good outcome, specially as it pertains to pain and inflammation and healing. You can check his website and schedule an online consultation.
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[USER=”2662″]John Fortem[/USER], i just have questions for you. When the hernia or intestines of your brother slipped down to the scrotum, was he still able to bring it, meaning intestine, back by hand or when lying down or it was already permanently lodged in the scrotum? Since it started slipping down to his scrotum, how many years did he wait before surgery? I have a right inguinal hernia and I notice it is starting to go down to my scrotum. I can still press it back even if Im standing or lying down. My fear is it will get worse and get entangled with the other matters in my scrotum. Thank you.
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I have yet to meet my PCP to ask her to recommend (justify) to my health plan to cover my operation outside of my county. The crucial thing is my PCP should be able to convince my health plan provider that my operation outside of my county is medically justified as there are no surgeons here who do non mesh. I have a chance for non mesh since im not obese. My only drawback is im in my 50s and stitch or suture is less effective (i dont know if this is really true). Thank you for your reply.
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[USER=”1176″]Momof4[/USER] , [USER=”2029″]Good intentions[/USER] , Thank you for your inputs. Yes, fear of the life-changing complications, including chronic pain.
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[USER=”935″]drtowfigh[/USER] Thank you. It’s a tall order for me because I need my primary physician to be convinced that I am not suited for a mesh repair — which all the surgeons do here — in order for her to make the appropriate recommendation to my insurance’s health plan and allow me to seek a nonmesh operation outside of my county. All the surgeons in the health plan’s network are doing hernia repair with mesh. So how will i now prove to the health plan provider that not one of the surgeons in its network is “qualified” or “competent” to do my hernia repair, the reason why i am seeking someone outside of its network and county? The positive news is that this health plan provider can cover such services (nonmesh hernia repair) outside of its network and county if it is “medically justified.” I prefer nonmesh repair but preference is not enough in order for my situation to be declared “medically justified.” My PCP needs to justify it with my health plan provider. Thank you.
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[h=2]I googled the topic and found this conclusion, but it is only for mesh:[/h]
Symptoms specifically associated with inguinal hernias, such as groin bulge or pain, can lead to limitations of a patients’ sexual life. Inguinal hernia surgery positively affects sexual functions compared to during the preoperative period. This effect is more significant in the later period. This study shows that there may be post-operational recovery in patients who have a decrease in sexual performance related specifically to inguinal hernia. In our study, the implantation of mesh for groin hernia repair did not affect sexual function. The recovery in sexual parameters in addition to the other benefits of hernia repair and presence of no significant postoperative complications shows that this surgery can be performd safely. However, additional studies, taking into account the role of the partner in a balanced sexual life, as well as the different surgical approaches of surgical inguinal hernia repair, have to be conducted in order to gain better information about the other several aspects of this subject. -
Thank you. I will try calling his office.
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Hi Dog, where is Dr Brown based in California? Im from San Diego. Thanks