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Can mesh really become brittle and tear? I would think but the time it could become brittle and tear the body’s muscular system has repair itself. Please let us know what you find out about bloating. I’ve had significant bloating as well 10 1/2 post Op. Slightly relieved by herbal cleansing tea.

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Correction…it wasn’t present while standing!

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Chaunce1234…i enjoyed reading your post!

The “groin pain, found a hernia on ultrasound, but no hernia on palpation test” a fairly common topic of discussion on this forum and it’d be great to hear surgeons chime in with their thoughts and experiences.

I had to show both the ultrasound tech. and the doctor where i was feeling the slight bulge before it could be confirmed by both since it was present while standing.

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It make since sort of,the doctor said your hernia is almost there,since the intestine pushes through the canal making it larger until the intestine pushes through and can for no apparent reason become strangulated or not. In My case I had a small bulge feeling when coughing,sneezing, bending- squatting down,during bowel movements and when tightening or flexing abdominal muscles.The bulge would just pop- out and retract on it’s own. A qwik popping motion that increased over time with above listed activities.

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I believe my pain was caused only by a botched hydrocelectomy. Hernia was discomforting and found approximately 3 years later. Doctor’s didn’t want to really confirm my diagnosis. Urology has basically avoided further treatment and advised me against the hernia repair saying it could potentially cause further problems quoted saying look what happened after the hydrocelectomy. Explaining my concerns to the General Surgeon who performed the Hernia repair, He confirmed the spermatic cord was repositioned and since the surgery that pain is completely gone!

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I’m not an expert, but people can go a long time dealing with an inguinal hernia. Looks like the ultrasound showed hernia possible small give the dimensions with no bulge I believe the doctors right. Doctor’s just not going to go cutting into with nothing to fix or repair. I’d go on a weight management program in case a bulge does develop it’s much easier to recover from surgery when managing weight. I hope the prescribed medications work for the UTI…..sounds like the right diagnosis to me. Good luck!

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I believe or should differently be considered that a hernia repair should be conducted during a hydrocelectomy procedure even though the incisional site is located in two different locations. The surgery technician said both should be down at the same time,so I guess they have seen or done these procedures before. It would of alleviated over 2 years of uncomfortable mind blowing recovery and missed diagnosis of nerve pain, nerve blocks and medications including Gabapentin,Duloxetine and Ibuprofen My hernia was unnoticed in the standing position which puzzled the doctor but when I pointed out the bulge in the lying down position the RT Inguinal Hernia was confirmed.

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I’m not sure of the material used to make the mesh. I was told it’s comparable or looks like fishing line tightly woven and they’ve(the VA) used the same mesh for 50 years. Really odd feeling the body trying to adhere to the mesh. It was a itching scratching feeling. I had a open RT inguinal hernia surgery where they layed and stitched the mesh together on the outside of the inguinal canal. The Doctor did confirm extra work was done repositioning the spermatic cord and extensive scared tissue which seemed really weird- extensive scared tissue?
Thanks for your comments incisional site pain for a couple months.

The hydrocele cause was never diagnosed as to why but started around age 23 (like a beebee)and continued over the years growing to the size of a avocado. I was 45 when VA tried removing it, post surgery it was reduced in size but extremely painful and still present. Since the hernia repair procedure (feb.2018)the testicular pain and fluid has subsided returning to almost normal. I do believe they stripped some of the nerves. By the way things feel as they said they might pre- Op.

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Also, I was concerned about the type of mesh that was used…being a veteran they told me there mesh product hasn’t changed in 50years and only concern is with the dissolving mesh type. I had to ask the doctor because of the healing process it kinda felt like they put chicken wire in there, mild itching under the skin but it goes away.

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Well, I just wanted to post a few more things regarding my rturbed inguinal hernia and extra repair post Op. Today marks my 10th week. My set back and muscle pull is considerably better but seems like it could go either way. At this point resting and walking or better yet listening to my body as agonizing as it is, is my course of action. For those preparing for Surgery have faith in your surgical team because hernia operations are very common and conducted frequently. Noting that everyone heals differently. Some sites say that you can run at 3weeks and bicycle at 4 weeks with aches and pains, twangs, and swelling for months after surgery. I was told 6-8 weeks to be at 50 percent and 3- 6 months for 100 percent recovered also that the stitching to repair and sow in the repair dissolves about 8 weeks. Which in my case and activity level is I believe to be a process of healing. Not to bore you but some things to consider is don’t try and jump off the couch 3 days post Op because major incisional pain and meds make you feel better. Also, when trying to sit up while laying in bed for the first few weeks role to your side because sit- ups aren’t happening. Good luck with your recovery and the boredom of healing give yourself a 2- 3 days before starting your walking regiment as per your doctor’s orders. Have confidence and take it easy. Posting a picture because these underwear if required are 100 percent better than a standard jock strap.