Painful hernia - by: vrsellpa
I was diagnosed with three small hernias along my lower stomach. With no lifting restrictions. I am overweight and they want me to lose weight before they can repair them. It has been about 2 years...
View ArticleJust had inguinal hernia Robotic Surgery yesterday - by: dand
Pre- surgery jitters turned out to be a lot worst then post. Surgery took 3 hours so far no pain meds needed. Hernia was size of a cantaloupe going into scrotum. Operation took 3 hours. A progrip mesh...
View ArticleBlack & Blue from Inguinal Hernia - by: dand
What would cause the scrotum & penis area to become black & blue after lap Inguinal hernia surgery?
View ArticleRepeated hernia surgery - by: mindo917@
Hi. I have had 5 hernia repairs in the last 2 yrs. none of which are have been re herniated, each a new one in a new spot all have been on my right side. They either stem from pregnancy or c-section...
View ArticleBest Imaging - by: Momof4
I have read your article on imaging in hernia diagnosis and am worried about some upcoming imaging I am having to further evaluate my problem. It has been a year since my last surgery and I am getting...
View ArticleAHSQC: Am Hernia Society Quality Collaborative - by: drtowfigh
Attention to all hernia surgery patients: Please note that the Americas Hernia Society (www.americasherniasociety.org) has taken on the initiative to improve the quality of hernia care to our patients,...
View ArticleDo I Have a Hidden/Occult Hernia? - by: hconcept
I am a 56 year old female suffering from abdominal pain, pressure, swelling, and bloating for the past 16 months. I have seen over a dozen doctors, had almost 20 procedures, and numerous labs. And I...
View ArticleChoosing Method of Repair - by: Tilbis
- In deciding between open or laparoscopic surgery, how much consideration is given to the risks/negative effects of general anaesthetic vs local - particularly on the brain? - Do any of the surgeons...
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Chronic Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair (Boston) - by: Michael
Hi Dr. Towfigh and Dr. Earle. My name is Michael and I live in Massachusetts. I'm 5'6" and weigh about 140 pounds and am 34 years old. I had Open Right Inguinal Hernia Surgery at the Mass General...
View ArticleNo mesh Hernia surgeons in Portland Oregon? - by: chrispackham99
Are there hernia surgeons in Portland Oregon or nearby who use muscle repair no mesh?
View ArticleRecommended Hernia Specialist In Colorado? - by: Colorado
After previous hernia repair a little over a year ago and recent confirmation that I have not suffered a recurrence, I believe that I may be suffering from male occult hernia (or core muscle injuries)...
View ArticleMRI with valsava for imaging & diagnosing hernia? - by: RJ
Hello Dr Towfigh. I'm a 32 year old male with left groin / inguinal pain, perhaps coincidentally I also have a small (5mm) left-side femoral hernia that was recently found with an Ultrasound, but...
View ArticleReferrals - by: sands
Hi, Great forum and thanks for your time. For future reference I was wondering if you knew any top rated hernia Docs in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Thanks!
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Chronic Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair (Boston) - by: Michael
Hi Dr. Towfigh and Dr. Earle. My name is Michael and I live in Massachusetts. I'm 5'6" and weigh about 140 pounds and am 34 years old. I had Open Right Inguinal Hernia Surgery at the Mass General...
View ArticleSuffocation after Removal - by: Mesh
Immediately after removal with trip neurectomies 2 years ago I have experienced intense suffocation bouts to the point where I black out and fall. Once in my driveway where a neighbor found me and once...
View ArticlePositive Cough impulse but negative ultrasound - by: Paul277
Hello, im a 31 year old male from the uk. 2 years ago shortly after lifting a photocopier I developed pain in my left groin and testicle radiating down my left leg. After visiting my doctor he sent me...
View Articlehernia specialists/surgeons in the southwest - by: natalieplee
i am looking for a hernia specialist to repair the inguinal hernia. I live in the southwest area (NM, AZ, TX) but I do not know where is the good place to have the inguinal hernia repair. I do not mind...
View ArticleInaccurate medical records - by: MO
I would understand if the administrators of this forum considered this off topic and took it down. Although I am so grateful for the compassion and expertise of the last specialist, I need to find a...
View ArticleHave had pain for about 3 months - by: jantuna2
I have had pain on my left pelvic area for about 3 months now. After seeing gynecologists, GI doctors and being misdiagnosed with an intususcepcion, the surgeon finally saw the cat scan images. There...
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