Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
You have had an Open Inguinal Hernia Repair with mesh. This just means your hernia was in the groin region, and a polypropylene mesh was placed to repair the hernia using one incision just above the groin crease. After having your hernia repaired, there are no limitations on your diet. Shortly after the surgery, you may feel full or nauseated easily. This is usually due to the anesthesia during the operation. If it persists beyond one or two days, you should call the office for advice. You have been given a prescription for narcotic pain medication. This often slows the bowels down...
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You have had a Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair with mesh. This just means your hernia was in the groin region, and a polypropylene mesh was placed to repair the hernia using small incisions. After having your hernia repaired, there are no limitations on your diet. After the surgery, you may feel full or nauseated easily. This is usually due to the anesthesia during the operation. If it persists beyond one or two days, you should call the office for advice. You have been given a prescription for narcotic pain medication. This often slows the bowels down and you may become...
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Dr. Parker is a General Surgeon at St. John's Medical Center in Jackson, Wyoming and a proud Jackson Hole High School Graduate Class of 1992.