Anyone Have A Hernia Repaired? Still Hitting The Pain Meds After 9 Days

[Dooter 1,457]

I'm 9 days out from surgery and still hitting the pain meds because of the hernia repair. Has anyone had that pain this far out? I know it's a relatively short amount of time since surgery, but everyone talks about ditching the meds after 2 days, yadda yadda.... Not me man....I got the refill and I'm using it. I figure there's a reason he gave me a refill, but I like to hear people say "oh yaaaa, I had the same thing!" Sooooo.......anyone?? Anyone?? Bueller?

[Dooter 1,457]

Whoops...it's midnight now...make that 10 days!!

[AKMama 36]

"oh yaaaa, I had the same thing!" I think the pain from that was worst than the sleeve. I didn't give up my pain meds till about day 12. So hang in there hopefully you'll start feeling better soon.

[longer-life 139]

Did your surgeon say it was due to the hernia repair? I had a hernia repair and I didn't use pain meds after I got home. (I'm not one to tough it out, like you I would have taken it for as long as necessary).

[Dooter 1,457]

Did your surgeon say it was due to the hernia repair? I had a hernia repair and I didn't use pain meds after I got home. (I'm not one to tough it out, like you I would have taken it for as long as necessary).

Yes, they said the location of the pain is where the hernia repair took place. I do think I'm getting intermittent gas bubbles near the area that aren't' helping any!

[Dooter 1,457]

"oh yaaaa, I had the same thing!" I think the pain from that was worst than the sleeve. I didn't give up my pain meds till about day 12. So hang in there hopefully you'll start feeling better soon.

Haha! Thanks Ok good.

[SleeveDreamer 383]

I had severe hernia repair, but never had any pain or complications from it. So sorry you are. Hope it heals soon.

[SweetP 18]

My surgeon said they repaired a small hernia when they did my sleeve. I'm 9 days out and I haven't used pain meds since day 3. Everyone is different and maybe your hernia was more complicated to repair.

[longer-life 139]

I second what SweetP and SleeveDreamer said. Just wanted to make sure your surgeon said that was the cause of the pain. Feel better soon!

[Spatters3 315]

I had a hernia repaired and it is the only reason I used the pain meds.

[mnbsleeve 87]

I had a hernia repair and did not really need meds past a few days. However, I did have pain for almost a month out. I would describe it more like "a stitch" especially if I took a deep breath. But, again, for me, it did not require pain meds. It was more of a annoyance/discomfort. Everyone is different though. And if your hurting, take the meds!!! I understand our bodies heal much better when we are not under the stress of pain. That's why surgeons always recomment to stay on the med regimen even if you're not thinking you need them... they tell you it's worse if you let the pain hit. So hang in there! Hope you begin to feel better soon!!!!! It's an adjustment, but it's worth it!!!

[Shells 40]

I had the hernia repair done during sleeve and only used the drip pain med at the hospital after my walks. 2 days later I was home and didn't take any more pain medication because of fear of Constipation from tylenol w/ codeine. I wish you a speedy recovery and keep drinking fluids! GL

[lsereno 2,525]

I had hernia repair and I got the refill on my pain med and used part of it. Everyone is different. I felt like a wimp after seeing so many people say they didn't need pain meds or only used a day or two, but in the big picture it's such a little thing on the road to recovery. Your comfort is what's important. So what if others didn't need it.

Taking pain meds a few more days than most has not affected my success or healing at all. At nine months out I'm nearly at my personal goal and I've had a normal BMI since before 6 months out. I can eat just about anything I want too (as far as spicy, sweet, etc.)

Lynda

[Joiebean 53]

I had the hernia repair too and was just like you. On pain meds and in some serious pain for about two weeks. I took the oxycodone for awhile cause it was so uncomfortable when trying to sleep. Then transitioned to toradol, but had complications so I had to stop taking it. BUT, here's the thing, turns out I was moving around too much and the doc told me to limit it to just normal, walk around the house (i was walking a little, not much, but a little on the treadmill.) Coincidentally, I stopped walking on the treadmill AND stopped taking the pain meds at the same time and the pain went away. I really limited my activity though. The internal doc thought the pain was from the hernia repair, the surgeon thought it was from the muscle he cut....either way...it went away when I stopped moving so much. Hope this helps and hope your pain goes away.

[Dooter 1,457]

I had the hernia repair too and was just like you. On pain meds and in some serious pain for about two weeks. I took the oxycodone for awhile cause it was so uncomfortable when trying to sleep. Then transitioned to toradol, but had complications so I had to stop taking it. BUT, here's the thing, turns out I was moving around too much and the doc told me to limit it to just normal, walk around the house (i was walking a little, not much, but a little on the treadmill.) Coincidentally, I stopped walking on the treadmill AND stopped taking the pain meds at the same time and the pain went away. I really limited my activity though. The internal doc thought the pain was from the hernia repair, the surgeon thought it was from the muscle he cut....either way...it went away when I stopped moving so much. Hope this helps and hope your pain goes away.

Good to know...good to know....

I think everyone's experiences are just so vastly different, so I'm just glad to hear a couple similar cases.