A hernia generally always needs to be repaired, as it is difficult to predict when a hernia will become an emergency. Dr. Robert Wright, MD, surgeon at Meridian Surgery Center provides information on what a hernia is, the types of hernias (including testicular, inguinal, umbilical, incisional) and when to consider hernia repair surgery. He also details what the recovery process looks like and things to do / avoid during your recovery.
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - What is a Hernia
3:11 - Types of Hernias – Testicular, Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional
4:21 - When and Why to Consider Hernia Repair
5:53 - What to Expect Post-Surgery – Recovery Time, Returning to Activity
8:16 - Body Dynamics – How to Move During Recovery
8:28 - Recovering from Hernia Surgery – Getting Out of Bed, Avoiding Challenging Balance and Lifting
15:07 - Stretching and Activity After Recovery
17:00 – Ventral & Incisional Hernias
18:26 – Risks with Ventral & Incisional Hernias
20:07 – Potential Recurrence of the Hernia
20:43 – Post-operative Pain
23:47 - Surgical Complications – Risk of Bleeding or Bruising, Infections, Anesthesia, Reactions to Medications
Learn more by visiting Cascade Hernia & Surgical Solutions at Meridian Surgery Center’s page on Hernia Surgical Solutions: https://cascadehernia.com/surgical-solutions/hernia/
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