This past Friday I underwent robotic assisted laproscopic hernia repair. From what my surgeon said to my wife it was far more involved than he had anticipated. No ryding for a while, no lifting for six weeks, no driving for a few more days. Follow up this Thursday.
The main reason for this post is to educate those who may be contiplating this sort of repair. Having suffered a TBI in 2001, which resulted in permanent short term memory issues, I was unaware I had the other side repaired the old fashion way about 10 years ago according to my wife. After that procedure, my wife said my recovery was normal.
I went to the hospital at 930am, home by 530pm after a few stops. The initial discomfort was minimal. I was medicated and took a pill to sleep and another during the night at the perscribed intervals. On Saturday I walked the dogs, although there was some tenderness and discomfort. All in all, there really has not been any real pain. There are three small "holes" closed with steri-stripes and covered with bandages. Not bad. I have been able to walk, cook, do the dishes, sit and stand without any issues.
I will admit I watched a video on a persons experience the night prior to the procedure, and it put me at ease. I did not, however, know that I would have a catheter(peeing was not fun after the procedure) or that i would be intubated(zero after effects from that). I remember being wheeled into a hallway after an IV had beed installed to the back of may hand, and then I awoke in recovery. Zero recall of anything else.
I hope this helps put someone at ease if they are considering this and have reservations about the procedure.
