[Tim]

So it’s now day 17 post op and I feel pretty much the same. Numb on the right side near the crease of thigh a few inches down. Left side of groin feels fine atm. Some slight pain every now and then but the right side doesn’t seem to be getting better at all. Should i just continue to wait it out or contact my surgeon? Can he even d anything?

[Tim]

But this was done laproscopically. Incisions were in the abdomen. Could the mesh be causing the numbness? Thanks

[Tim]

The thing is I had bilateral surgery and before the surgery I only felt discomfort on the left side. I didnt even know I had one on the right until a dynamic ultrasound was done. Now the left feels fairly normal and the right side is where I’m feeling numbness and hypersensitivity as well as general discomfort. If I didn’t have something to base it off I would think differently

[Tim]

Makes sense. I went back to work last week. I’m trying my best to not dwell on it. I stand and walk around a lot at work so I think that should help. Thanks again for the input

[Tim]

So I did end up getting the surgery report. Pro Grip mesh was used. Approx 10x15cm. The hernia themselves were 4x5mm. Laproscopic with robotic assist DaVinci Xi. Doesn’t seem like there were any complications. I still feel the exact same numbness and sensitivity and it feels like something is pinching me in my groin. Testicles still are sore most of the time. I’ve used ice everyday and motrin just about everyday. Its been nearly 4 weeks. Is it possible the mesh folded up during the surgery? The left side feels fine at this point. Maybe occasional twinge but nothing consistent at all. I do have another follow up with the surgeon March 8th. I can def feel the right side when i walk. Could it be the mesh rubbing against nerves? I don’t thing any nerves were cut during the procedure per the report. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[Tim]

I saw my surgeon on 2/8 and mentioned to him the numbness. He asked me if it was getting better and I said no. He didn’t really seem to make a big deal of it and I called the office again last Friday and they said it could take 6 weeks. I would think I would see a noticeable difference in a week’s time. I just find it odd that the left side feels ok. I’ve been icing it everyday and using a heating pad at times. A general surgeon near where I live did the surgery. He was refereed by my pcp. I believe it was done robotically. 3 small incisions in abdomen. As for the hernias they were small but the left one was bothering me. When they did an ultrasound they saw 1 on both sides so we decided to fix both in one swoop. I wasn’t aware that I had one on the right side and now that’s the side that is bothering me.

[Tim]

Thanks for the response. I know it’s still early in the process and will give myself ample time to continue to heal. In the meantime I’m gonna contact my surgeons office Monday and get a copy of the surgery report. The report would indicate if any nerves were cut or is it possible the surgeon has no idea? Again appreciate the responses.