I had hernia surgery two and a half weeks ago. Everything looks like it's going as it should, but my skin and underlying areas are extremely sensitive in a fairly wide area below the scar (a sort of square-shaped area about 3 inches by 3 inches). At first it was numb. Now it's irritated and stings. It feels like my skin is raw/chafing, but it's not.
My surgeon said this was normal because nerves are affected by the surgery. Has anyone had this pain weeks after a hernia surgery? Did it go away? Is this a sign of the nerves coming back after the period of numbness?
Thanks for any info. I would like to be able to run again instead of waddling.
2007-02-12 13:01:34 · 6 answers · asked by Stuck in the Middle Ages 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I had an umbilical hernia repair twelve years ago. I still remember the numbness and pain that I felt for three months after the surgery. My soreness mostly went away after two months, but being an active teenager had to wait another month until I fully recovered. I felt the same thing and had to wear stretch bands pants below almost on my pelvis to avoid the tenderness. I iced the entire area twenty minutes every 3 to 4 hours for a few days and used ibuprofen. My doctor says ibuprofen works to stop swelling as well as fever and pain. So I hope I helped. Speedy Recovery, Janee`
2007-02-12 13:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by Nay Nay 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never had a hernia surgery but a good friend of mine did and had very similar symptoms. His doctor said it was normal as well. It's part of the healing process. I know it's irritating but it should go away in a little bit, my friend's did and he's good as new now. Just give it some more time to heal.
2007-02-19 15:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My roomate had double hernia surgery a yr ago and he still gets sensitive around the scar area.He was in alot of pain for a couple months after the surgery.
2007-02-20 01:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had mine done 2 months ago, and it took 1 1/2 months to really feel better. The doctor said it may take a year to heal 100%.
2007-02-12 13:16:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 08:18:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're correct. Don't worry... just be glad you're getting feeling back!
2007-02-18 08:44:05 · answer #6 · answered by stretch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋