Hi to all of you tonight.
I've been gone most of the day to Dr. visits. They are so far from home. I first got my stiches out,which should help to make some pain go away. Next to another DR. to see about more surgery and sure enough I need another. I really don't want more but three dr's have confurmed that I need it.

I have what is called Inguinal Femorol Hernia. They have give me lots of material to read on the subject. I never heard of it till my surgeon diagnosed me durning my last surgery. I was so disapointed when the pain returned while I was still in the hospital.I had two bad spells with it and he came in one day I said I thought the pain would go away, what happen? Well he just jumped in and ordered more test and come up sending me to another Dr. Two more dr's confurmed the diagnosis today. I am just two weeks post op and now in 5 weeks facing another surgery.

I don't think it is serious, but the risks are the same. If I don't have it, all kinds of things can happen. It could be serious then. For an intestine loop can
Fall into it and strangulate, cutting the blood supply off and die. So it looks like I have to do something about it. This will be my fourth surgery since last October. All were based on this same problem, so it's not going away without proper treatment. He can't say for sure about the pain itself.

Has anyone had this problem or know of someone who has? They did all my test today so now I just wait.
Fancylady

I've not had this problem but remember patients who have. It is something to pay attention to and get fixed. I am wondering why they couldn't fix it the first time. I'm thinking they could possible put in a graft like material to strengthen the defect.
I saw one patient that became strangulated before he could get to surgery and he was one sick person. He was pale, sweating profusely, and in a lot of pain.

Here's hoping you can take it easy until then and don't hesitate to call the doctor if you begin to feel really bad.
Maggie

Hi Maggie,
Thanks for the info. I did read some and you are right about the risks of not having it done. The reason my other Dr. didn't fix it at the time of surgery is because he is a Ortho doc. As I am sure you know they don't touch any other aera. I had questioned him about the pain and that is why he told me about this problem. I have had 6 back surgeries, with stenosis, much scare tissue, and 7 fusions. Some had to be done again because my bone was used and it just crumbled.

I am doing good, but it is so soon for thinking of another surgery. At the present time I am cut all the way down my Lumbar area plus I had a stimulator taken out because it didn't help with pain. Thanks for replying!
Fancylady

hi Billie. I am so sorry to hear about the surgery. I haven't had this done but needed to a long time ago. Now I'm too old to go in without kicking and screaming. I have been lucky and haven't had extreme problems with it, but you know how those things go.

I wish you all the best. I was glad to see your post about your surgery being done and over with. Sometimes we still hit a few rocks in the road, but I pray all will go well and you will start feeling good again take care dear, Julia

I agree with Maggie. Seems like something they should be able to fix. Maybe this time things will all go right and you'll have finally faced your last surgery. Good luck!

I have to go see a surgeon tomorrow about getting a laparoscopy done, but from what I understand that's almost a routine procedure these days. Still doesn't make me look forward to it, though.

Hi Billie
Hi everyone
Well Billie i am sorry to hear you have to go through yet another surgery.
Hopefully once this is done most of your pain will subside!!
Will you still be able to have people come in and stay with you to help you
out?I sure hope so!!
4th surgery since last october.Lets hope it's the one that will do the trick for you!!
Take care dear {{{{{{{{{{{billie}}}}}}}}}}}}
Idealist...Hi there.Its been a long time since i have talked to you.
I used to be alwaysrunnin...What did you find out about that pain on your left side?
I just read your post and you said your having laproscopic surgery done.Is that for the pain you had been having?
Well write back and lemme know how you are..
Take care everyone.I have to go for now!