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Hernia surgery tomorrow 12/17/2021

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December 16, 2021, 02:55 PM
mark123
Hernia surgery tomorrow 12/17/2021
Everything is scheduled and I go under the knife at 11am. I imagine I’ll be out by 12:30. Prayers, thoughts, texts and emails gladly accepted. I’ll let you all know when I’m back home.
December 16, 2021, 03:05 PM
Skins2881
Good luck sir!


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December 16, 2021, 03:06 PM
old rugged cross
Well that is great news Mark. Should fix you right up, good as new Wink .
Prayer for everything going well and your recovery is full and with out any complications. Best of luck brother.



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December 16, 2021, 03:08 PM
MRMATT
Heal up quick, Mark.


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December 16, 2021, 03:15 PM
erj_pilot
If it's open surgery and you still work, don't even THINK about going back for a MINIMUM of 5-6 weeks. Laparoscopic...meh...no big deal.

Hydrocodone is your friend!!!! Big Grin You'll do great!!!


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December 16, 2021, 03:21 PM
mark123
quote:
Originally posted by erj_pilot:
If it's open surgery and you still work, don't even THINK about going back for a MINIMUM of 5-6 weeks. Laparoscopic...meh...no big deal.

Hydrocodone is your friend!!!! Big Grin You'll do great!!!


The doctor decided on open surgery. I think it’s because the other side was open surgery back in 2012. I’m basically off work until March. He said the same 6 weeks. After my last hernia surgery I was up and about in no time. They gave me Vicodin then but all it did was give me a raging headache and wild dreams.
December 16, 2021, 03:27 PM
ensigmatic
Best of luck, Mark!


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December 16, 2021, 03:43 PM
BennerP220
Great thoughts to you.

I just had open double hernia surgery in early November. I has laparoscopic July before last.

Open was definitely more difficult recovery for me. But, all is well now.

Good luck. You’ll be fine.
December 16, 2021, 03:44 PM
TexasScrub
Doing hernias is a staple in my career. I wish you the best of luck and if you want to, slip the words TAP block into the anesthesiologists ear. Its not too common but you will be pain free for days.


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December 16, 2021, 04:32 PM
TMats
Easy peasy, right Mark?


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December 16, 2021, 04:37 PM
Graniteguy
I had my last open inguinal on an epidural. Out of the hospital 30 minutes post-op.

You'll be fine - just make sure you sure you get mobile the following day. Short walks to start. Sitting idle makes the recovery mush worse than it needs to be.
December 16, 2021, 04:54 PM
SW_Sig
Praying you you and your surgeon.

Also looking for some Vicodin induced posts here.
December 16, 2021, 05:56 PM
Warhorse
Hope and wishs for a speedy recovery.


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December 16, 2021, 06:10 PM
Jeff Yarchin
Best wishes, Mark.
December 16, 2021, 06:15 PM
OKCGene
Best wishes to you Mark
December 16, 2021, 09:24 PM
Wolfpacker
As others have said, prayers for the surgery and recovery to go well.
December 17, 2021, 12:28 AM
snoris
Best of luck! You'll do fine.
December 17, 2021, 12:44 AM
coloradohunter44
You should do well. I had one done last May. Just follow the orders for taking it easy.


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December 17, 2021, 12:51 PM
mark123
I’m home and feel ok. I’m going to relax.
December 17, 2021, 12:57 PM
Skins2881
Excellent, rest up, don't push it.


Jesse

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