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(If anyone was curious: no tacks were used.)

Today is week 3 post-op. I’ve scheduled a follow-up so I can receive an MRI. Shooting pain seems to be subsiding but the MRI would bring peace of mind.

I’ll periodically make updates on this thread; God willing, I’ll make a full recovery, so it’ll be an anecdote on what one could expect after a successful surgery if anything.

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quote drtowfigh:

Sorry to hear, as it sounds like you had a great repair.

In general, these symptoms will abate with time. Stretching out the hip with slow extension exercises may help.

Things to consider if the symptoms don’t resolve: MRI pelvis to evaluate for a hernia recurrence and position of the mesh. Some of your symptoms sound like ilioinguinal nerve but usually with ProGrip no tacks are used and so the nerve is not at risk. Check your operative report to see if any tacks or fixation we’re added.

Very well. I’ll be monitoring this closely. I’ve been attempting stretches for today – I’ll see how this goes.

Are these symptoms unheard of? I can’t seem to find any sources that speak of pain shooting all thr way down to the knee when the ilioinguinal nerve is affected. How long can this last if all else is healing well?

I’ll respond appropriately if the surgical report does tell of tacks being used. Thank you so much.

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Also, if this is helpful: I am given much relief from the leg pain for a few hours after a bowel movement.

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quote DrBrown:

Dear GC1234
From what your describe, I doubt that you did any serious injury.
Ask your surgeon to carefully examine you to help determine if there is any problem.
Do not hesitate to contact the surgeon frequently if you do not feel like you are getting better.
Regards.
Bill Brown MD

Dr. Brown.

Thank you for your speedy response.

In your professional opinion — of course, with my full acknowledgement that it is no substitute for in-person medical diagnosis which I am 100% responsible for — what could possibly be the cause of this pain? Last night, I was laying down, and after moving my pelvis slightly the extreme tightness shot down my leg (I guess that’s a muscle spasm?) and it was so tight, I couldn’t move it for about 30 seconds without immense pain from the tightness . . . as if it were the worst kind of cramp one could get. (And, this time, there *was* pain in my groin.) Possibly a torn hamstring?

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EDIT: It’s been two weeks, not three. That was a typo.

As a follow up, the shooting pains/muscle tightness and spasms occur mostly after sitting down and/or standing up, or as I enter/exit my car and shortly afterwards.