What to expect on your day of hernia surgery

Dr. Todd S. Harris describes what to expect on your day of surgery. Patients are asked to stop any blood thinners that they are taking at least 5 days prior to surgery. We require someone to be with patients at the time of their discharge after surgery and encourage them to have someone with them for the first 24 hours post-operatively if possible.

[ronsexton]

I would say this is a very accurate description. I chose Dr Todd Harris as my surgeon for an inguinal hernia and I just had this done. For my experience it went very smoothly I was told and they wheeled me into the operating room at 7:46am and my they were waking me up calling my wife in at about 8:30am whereupon I got dressed, into a wheelchair and got wheeled out to the car to go home. I was only a little woozy and the ride home went fine and I made it up the stairs and into our condo to begin my recovery.
I chose Dr Harris based on him being a specialist, having years of experience, many good reviews, his informative videos, and by chance he was also close by location wise. I did not shop on price but feel fortunately that they also have reasonably priced options.
This is my 3rd day of recovery and so far so good. This was my first surgery ever. I waited a long time, years until my hernia got worse. I would recommend getting the surgery sooner rather than later. And I recommend Dr Harris as a great choice.

[chris]

hey doctor I just wanted to thank you for posting all of your videos I had my three hernias repaired about 5 weeks ago I just wanted to thank you for putting my mind at ease

[blaqmaximus]

My inguinal surgery is next Friday.(September 14th) Videos like these puts my mind to ease

[noodengrthree]

Something not mentioned in this video is that there often is shaving involved in the prep work. Some patients are caught off guard about where and what needs shaved to make sterilizing easier

[BingCherry]

Thank you for posting these very informative videos. I am grateful.

[cryptokinggg]

Just had hernia surgery today first ever procedure of any kind that I had done. ....it went the best as a surgery could possibly go.

The nurses made me feel comfortable in preparation and the surgeon did a great job.

Just wanted to say all you doctors and nurses out there simply don't get enough credit.

You guys are real heros .... Thank you for all you do

[mechitadavis]

Blessed good morning too you doctor.
Thank you very much for your very informative videos do keep up the good work.
I'm actually scheduled for umbilical hernia surgery this morning. So thanks again n stay blessed.😍

[MultiWayland]

you are great Dr Todd thank you very much I have to have this done ( you put my mind at ease ) i am so afraid. your Videos help so much . I live in charlotte nc. ( GOD BLESS YOU )

[joestephens]

Thanks for these very informative videos

[jaymarc]

I have a hernia and I'm 15 year's old, I have mine since I was born. My operation will be tommorow 🥺

[KrystalPsychicMedium]

This video definitely puts me at ease I have my operation in 2 days I am 20 years old I have a inguinal hernia and having open surgery, it's a 19mm hernia how big will they cut into the skin? I'm also wondering how soon can u walk after surgery?

Thankyou

[shiko]

Im an 18 year old male and I have a 2cm inguinal hernia with fat as its content. My inguinal hernia surgery is in 2 days. My doctor told me that he’ll do either the laparoscopic or open depending upon me and my parent’s choice, but he said open would be better because it’ll be directly over the hernia and also that the chances of recurrence is lesser in open surgery generally ( open 2% < laparo 4%) . I want to choose the laparoscopic option coz college starts next month for me and I want to recover faster . What should I do ? Pls tell me doc

[ricklee]

I have a hernia that needs to be addressed and all this data All I did is scare the piss out of me no pun intended

[Sharon-pbso]

I have 3 hernias. 😨 One is a flank hernia with my descending colon trying to escape in my side. I'm seeing the surgeon in 2 days. I have to admit, I'm nervous. I really want all 3 fixed at the same time. I was told that I'll be in the hospital for 5 days. 2 of the hernias are getting bigger every day. The only one that doesn't seem bigger is the one that's about 1 1/2" above my belly button. The other hernia is in my back, that one plus the flank hernia are coming through incisions from 2 back surgeries I had 9 months ago.

[bluewave]

In your experience, do patients tend to have more post op pain with open or robotic surgery

[bluewave]

Dors your center plan to use the robotic approach in the future?

[gillianthomson]

Hi, I'm awaiting surgery for a large incisional hernia. How long could the operation be, how much pain can I expect and how long will I be in hospital for? Still waiting for a date but trying to plan accordingly in the meantime, thanks

[karendavey]

Mesh isent good stop housing that my daughters had it and she's in pain all the time she's going to have to take the mesh out which is another surgery

[marizgbchannel]

Hi doctor i have some question hope you can answer me..my bf has hernia and he want an operation but his trying to find a surgery not to put anestesia all over in his body only the part of his hernia, is it possible doctor?thank you and have a nice day

[datmanjay]

Hey doctor I have a quick question I had laproscopic surgery last Tuesday Thursday the following week I picked something up that was 25 pounds not knowing it for for like 10 seconds you think it will re account due to that?