Caring For Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Patients After Surgery

Post-operation care for any surgical procedure is usually a difficult time for patients and caregivers, alike. This is especially true for patients who have undergone laparoscopic hernia repair even if it is less invasive as traditional hernia surgeries. Extreme care need to be given to patients during recovery period because this is when pain and discomfort are felt at its worst.

Hernia repair in Los Angeles involves smaller incisions thereby requiring shorter recovery period and less pain. However, as with other surgical procedures, steps must still be taken to prevent complications.

Hernia surgery patients are normally given laxatives after the operation to facilitate softer stools and easier bowel movement. This must not be forgotten at all by the caregiver otherwise, it will be extremely painful for the patient when the need to release his bowel comes.

Definitely, doctors will prescribe oral pain medications to manage pain that will be experienced in the next number of days while recovering. Expect much pain and soreness at the surgical area and incision wounds. Caregivers should remind patients to take pain medications before sleeping to be able to sleep comfortably during the night.

Doctor’s instructions must be strictly followed. This will usually include keeping incisions clean and dry for up to 2 days after the surgery. During shower, some bandages that keep wounds waterproof may be used to protect it from getting wet. Leave dressings on until the next follow-up schedule. After the first follow-up visit, doctors may require changing the incision dressings often. Caregivers must be observant of abnormal signs that may be a sign of infection and may need doctor’s attention. Presence of swelling, increased temperature in the surgical area, redness, fever and pus are indicative of infection complications.

When the patient hasn’t had any bowel elimination for three days, experiences extreme pain not managed by oral medications, develops a new bulge at the site of the old hernia, and feels pain and difficulty in passing urine, it is also time to seek the doctor.

Immersing the wound in common areas such as swimming pools and using creams and lotions, is prohibited for the succeeding two weeks until the doctor has cleared the patient and complete healing has taken place.

Patients cannot have a full meal after release from the hospital. Patient may start with clear liquids gradually progressing to solid food as the gastrointestinal organs have adjusted. Maintain a diet that includes at least 8 glasses of water, whole grain and fruits and vegetables daily.

Lift heavy objects for the patient, help him walk, administer medications, help them bathe and implement nutritional intake are some of the responsibilities that caregivers have to do for their loved ones who have just had hernia repair surgery.  Being around for a laparoscopic hernia surgery in Los Angeles patient does a lot to make recovery for patients a lot more comfortable and bearable. 

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Hernia Surgery in Los Angeles- time to cut that extra bulge!

Most of the people consider Hernia as a serious disorder, involving a lot of severe complications, esp with a lot of surgeries in various tissues of the body. But we at Los Angeles, absolve you of all your mis-conceptions and enable you to enhance your confidence levels.

The team

Our team of highly competent, experienced and aptly experienced team of surgeons assist you with various consultations regarding the appropriate treatments to be given to the patients, the diet to be followed and other precautionary measures to be taken, before and after the Hernia surgery. Be it the Hiatal Hernia Treatments in Los Angeles, the Abdominal Hernia, the Femoral Hernia, or the Ventral Hernia Repair- or surgeons are placed at numero uno- in terms of experience, expertise and professionalism in performing the best Hernia Surgery in Los Angeles, which has earned us a global reputation globally.

The Hiatal Hernia Treatments in Los Angeles- a summary of insights

The phrase “Hiatal Hernia” is derived from “Hiatus”, which means the opening of the diaphragm. A series of health surveys in Los Angeles revealed that Hiatal Hernia was popularly prominent among people (especially women) who were either overweight(obese) or people who were older than 50. 

Hiatal Hernia can be diagnosed using the X-Ray or using endoscopy. Here at our Los Angeles clinic, the Hiatal Hernia treatment offered by us, absolves you  from stomach squeezing(as mostly done in many of the normal Hernia treatments).Though it is our endeavor, not to carry out major complicated surgeries which use many incisions in the abdomen, sometimes smaller incisions are often made inside the abdomen. This assures a hassle free surgery, at almost lesser timeframe and at low cost. Though we do not presume any dietary restrictions for our Hernia surgeries, we would recommend a strong, healthy diet and a regular exercise, and ensure a quick, rapid recovery.

Symptoms of Hernia- some insights

A painful injury or merely a simple bulge requires an appropriate consultation from the expert. Often, you may be diagnosed with Hernia, if the following symptoms persist in you:

·         Bulging abdomen

·         Bulging groin

·         Vomiting

·         Fever

·         Nausea

·         Discolored swelling

The Insurance facility

Though patient history and the type of Hernia disorder play a pivotal role in determining the cost of the surgery, our Hernia surgeries are provided economically, at low costs. Our health plans are affiliated with many insurance companies, like the Aetna, Pacificare, Health Net, and the CIGNA-just to name a few among the plethora of financing alternatives available with us.

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