Re: Hernia repair question

[Guest guest]

Hello Vicki. Im not a post-op, but i just wanted to tell you im

praying for you to get better very quickly! We're all here for you!

: C.

p.s.:You look fabulous!

>

> ok- I know this was major surgery and thankfully, the fatigue is

> getting better. But the spasms and muscle pain is annoying. you

know

> what it feels like? you know how you get cramps after running on a

> full tummy? Ever get that? Thats how I feel. I dont know if its

> cramping from muscle healing or what. anyone have any insight. I

> know people go back to work quickly after hernia repairs. Were you

> guys pain free that quickly or did it take time. This has been more

> painful than the DS. Its hurting right now on my upper right

> abdominal area.

>

> vicki

[Guest guest]

But the spasms and muscle pain is annoying.

Vicki,

I never had any pain after my hernia repair. I just felt normal.

However, after my TT, well, my one year anniversary was last week

and I will never feel the previous normal. I guess it is like

having a baby, you are never the same again.

I am happy, thrilled with my results. Don't misunderstand me. I am

just " different " now. It is my new reality. My skin feels tight

when I stretch, my muscles feel tighter than before, I am numb all

over heck, and more sensitive in many areas. My hip bones jut out.

I love how I look, but the feeling is just different.

Hope this helps. Marta

[Guest guest]

Hey Vicki,

I am about three months out hernia repair with mesh and still have

that pain your talking about. I don't know what it is, but hate it

just like you. I remember lee talking about her pain after her

repair too. I had the abdominoplasty over a year ago and this is

nothing like that feeling, it does hurt worse. I find that it is

best that I do not try to overdo anything with my abs and the doc

said in a perfect world we should baby them for at least nine months

to promote good healing and adhesion of the mesh. Since this is the

second time it will be repaired, I'm going with babying it right

now. Nothing seems to help it go away except if I stop moving. Hope

this helps.

Ellen W

[Guest guest]

>

> Hey Vicki,

> I am about three months out hernia repair with mesh and still have

> that pain your talking about. I don't know what it is, but hate

it

> just like you. I remember lee talking about her pain after

her

> *********************

Ellen- thank you so much for letting me know that. Although I hate

hearing your in pain too, it makes me feel not so alone........lol.

thank you so much for the info and I hope you get better soon

hugs vicki

[Guest guest]

>

> Hey Vicki,

> I am about three months out hernia repair with mesh and still have

> that pain your talking about. I don't know what it is, but hate

it

> just like you. I remember lee talking about her pain after

her

> *********************

Ellen- thank you so much for letting me know that. Although I hate

hearing your in pain too, it makes me feel not so alone........lol.

thank you so much for the info and I hope you get better soon

hugs vicki