Question:
How much does Panni and hernia repair hurt . Compared to the RNY open, CSection?

also MY ps is not going to use the mesh but just sew up the muscle... thanks    — Catherine B (posted on January 8, 2005)

January 8, 2005
Hi, I just had a triple hernia repair and an abdominal plasty on Sept 23. I had open WLS in 02. This was alot more paiful than the WLS. My PS used mesh to repair the hernias, he said its proven to hold better than just stitches,, I also researched it on the internet and thats also what I found. With the surgery its the muscle (hernia) repair and tightening (if your going to have that also) that is the most painful,,the insicion was basically not painful...Im over 3 months out and I still have tightness and some pain in my tummy. But even with all the pain I would do it all over again. Good luck with your upcoming surgery.
   — Amy Hoffman

January 8, 2005
I had a panni, triple hernia's repaired, and muscle tightening on 8/27/04, I was cut from hip to hip, surgical glue and internal sutures were used. My ps didnt use any mesh, but did repair the hernias with sutures and sued sutures to tighten the muscles. I had open RNY 4/23/03, and for both surgeries, I stopped using percocet on day 3 the pain was tollerable but I have a very high threshhold for pain. I slept in my bed from the first night and I also had my hubby help me lay down and set up for the first week. Good luck to you. Rosemary
   — wizz40

January 8, 2005
I had an abdominopasty with a very small hernia repair in August. Initially, the pain from this surgery was more than from the lap RNY, or since it was 18 months later, the RNY pain was a faded memory, LOL. Anyway, I also had 2 surgeries where I was cut like a c-section. Both the TT and RNY were much worse. One uncomfortable part of the TT was the muscle spasms that I experienced afterwards. I was afraid to take narcotic pain killers as they gave me major constipation, so I asked the PS for something else. I think it was toradol. I know it can irritate our pouches, but I only used 2 doses, after a meal, and was fine. The narcotics also made me very queasy and dizzy, and as a matter of fact, kept me in the hospital a day extra after the RNY, and 2 days after my PS. I was able to get in and out of bed at home much easier with the PS than with the RNY, maybe because I slept propped up on my back, with pillows under my knees for more than a few weeks. This kept the strain off my incision which was from hip to hip. Sorry for the rambling, but I guess I am trying to say, that each of the surgeries were painful, but in a different waqy, and I would not let that pain stop me from doing them again if I needed to.
   — Fixnmyself

January 8, 2005
Cathrine, If you had the WLS surgery you will come threw this like a BREEZE!!!! I had the surgery, but just also had a Hernia repair in Oct 04,and must admit the hernia repair was worse then the WLS surgery, but got around fine and slept in own bed. But the only thing that did help was the procets, which after 3 days I waas fine. But just found out I have another Hernia and guess what it can stay there to, my body isnt ready for more surgery yet, and what doesnt hurt dont have to be fixed yet! You will do just fine. GOOD LUCK!!! And before you no it you will be looking back and its all over with. Take Care Christine :)
   — blainejrjeni

January 8, 2005
P.S My Doctor said its better not to use man made materials (mesh) and use your own. I hear alot of people complain of that mesh, that they can acually feel that inside.........YUK!!! Good Luck once again!!!! :)
   — blainejrjeni

January 9, 2005
I have had many surgeries including open RNY a year ago..Six weeks ago I had a triple hernia repair and it hurt like hell...Felt like someone kicked me hard in the stomach..HOWEVER, it was not something that pain pills didnt help alot..I was able to sleep in my bed etc. no problem with mobility and I am 55.No mesh here either..Dont be afraid, heck we can do ANYTHING ...:)It is all so worth it..Just would not want to do any of it again..best of luck to you.
   — Kathy S.