Can you have pain years after hernia surgery?

Can you have pain years after hernia surgery?

Hernia mesh pain can occur in and around the hernia surgery site. But some people may suffer chronic, long-term pain that lasts years, according to Dr. Robert Bendavid, a surgeon specializing in hernia repair at the Shouldice Hospital in Ontario, Canada.

Is there any problem after hernia surgery?

Hernia mesh complications include adhesion, bowel obstruction or perforation, infection, rejection and migration. After hernia mesh surgery, patients have reported symptoms of pain, mesh failure and hernia recurrence. Problems with hernia mesh can occur immediately after the surgery or years later.

Do hernia surgeries hurt?

How long will the pain last after surgery? You will likely feel sore and uncomfortable after hernia surgery while the incision site heals. While some people experience pain a month or more after hernia surgery, most people feel better a couple of weeks.

How painful is hernia surgery recovery?

After surgery to repair your hernia, you are likely to have pain for a few days. You may also feel tired and have less energy than normal. This is common. You should feel better after a few days and will probably feel much better in 7 days.

How long do hernia mesh last?

Theoretically, the effects of hernia mesh repair could last for the rest of your life. In a mesh hernia repair, the surgeon places a patch over the hernia and fixes it in place. This mesh implant remains in place, and some types allow new tissue to grow and integrate into them.

What is the best position to sleep after hernia surgery?

At first you may need to rest in bed with your upper body raised on pillows. This helps you breathe easier and may help lessen post-surgery hernia pain.

How long does a hernia operation take?

The operation usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes to complete and you’ll usually be able to go home on the same day. Some people stay in hospital overnight if they have other medical problems or live on their own. Read more about recovering from an inguinal hernia repair.

What happens if a hernia repair fails?

One of the risks associated with hernia repair surgery is that the hernia can return. If the hernia repair fails and the hernia reappears, this is referred to as a recurrent hernia.

Is a hernia a serious operation?

The hernia becomes strangulated. This can cause permanent damage and is a surgical emergency. Strangulated organs, usually your intestines, will die, and if not removed quickly, you can become seriously ill.

Do and don’ts after hernia surgery?

There are no medical or physical restrictions on activity after surgery. That means it is OK to walk, climb stairs, lift, have sexual intercourse, mow the lawn, or exercise as long as it doesn’t hurt. In fact, returning to normal activity as soon as possible will most likely enhance your recovery.