"A femoral hernia may be small enough that only the peritoneum, or the lining of the abdominal cavity, pushes through the muscle wall. .... Femoral hernia surgery is typically performed using general anesthesia and can be done on an inpatient or outpatient basis. The surgery is performed by a general surgeon or a colon-rectal specialist.
Once anesthesia is given, surgery begins with an incision on either side of the hernia. A laparoscope is inserted into one incision, and the other incision is used for additional surgical instruments. The surgeon then isolates the portion of the abdominal lining that is pushing through the muscle. This tissue is called the “hernia sac.” The surgeon returns the hernia sac to its proper position inside the body, then begins to repair the muscle defect.
If the defect in the muscle is small, it may be sutured closed. The sutures will remain in place permanently, preventing the hernia from returning. For large defects, the surgeon may feel that suturing is not adequate. In this case, a mesh graft will be used to cover the hole. The mesh is permanent and prevents the hernia from returning, even though the defect remains open.
Once the mesh is in place or the muscle has been sewn, the laparoscope is removed and the incision can be closed. The incision can be closed in one of several ways. It can be closed with sutures that are removed at a follow-up visit with the surgeon, a special form of glue that is used to hold the incision closed without sutures, or small sticky bandages called steri-strips.
Recovering From Femoral Hernia Surgery
Most hernia patients are able to return to their normal activity within two to four weeks. The area will be tender, especially for the first week. During this time, the incision should be protected during activity that increases abdominal pressure by applying firm but gentle pressure on the incision line.
Activities that indicate the incision should be protected include:
•Moving from a lying position to a seated position, or from a seated position to standing
•Sneezing
•Coughing
As a mother of 4 young and active children it's been VERY challenging to say the least! I have put a lot of time into updating the blog though which makes me happy.
I've also been reading a series that I've been wanting to finish for quite some time now. I read up to the very beginning of the 5th book almost three years ago. Well, I picked up the third book reread it and then the fourth and reread it too. Now I'm 200 pages into the fifth book and I'm loving it! It's the Work and the Glory series. It's about the beginning of the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and their journey and trials. It's wonderful!
I'm still almost caught up with the blog and have been trying to do some fun yet unstrenious activities with the young ones.
