Ten years ago nurse Nancy had to code me in the hospital! That’s what my other post was about for the day I underwent routine hernia repair. August 24, 2016.
(Two months after my mother died, I’d undergone emergency surgery for diverticulitis, when they removed 12 inches of personal tubing with a couple of perforations in it–early in 2016. That’s what started the hernia problem, probably adding to the cesarean section scar from long ago, 1974.)
But the surgery itself was so fascinating, even ten years ago–Echo Mesh. The surgeon told me what to expect but I kept asking questions. What the mesh is made of? Filament like fishing line. How does the mesh stay attached? He’d drawn a t-pin shape, but how do they stay in the walls of your tummy? Bristles.
Ah, bristles–50 to 80, he said. That’s what did me in that day! Can you imagine that many bee stings, inside!
But he also told me to watch a video about the insertion of the mesh. That’s what I’m sharing today, although it’s a newer version. It looks like the surgeon uses something much more benign that pins with bristles to attach the mesh.
It’s done laparoscopically. The incisions? Just one in each side, and one in your middle. Then your tummy is inflated so the surgeon can see what he’s doing.
On this August 24, 2026, my Favorite Guy is recovering from his own hernia surgery, done last Friday. His was outpatient and he’s doing well, at least from the surgery. (Parkinson’s and the blood disorder, etc., still linger. . . )
Thankfully, your Favorite Guy is on the mend with no complications. You’ve written all your books since your near-death experience. 🙏✝️🙏
Oh, Nancy, you’re right! I also realized I was already in my 70s and needed to get the WWII story done. The next two were COVID books, and the last two are extra blessings. You just gave me goosebumps!
You explained the whole thing so well, from the mesh to the recovery. I’m glad to hear your Favorite Guy is doing alright after his surgery.
Thank you, Kymber. These modern medicine things are just amazing, for those of us who can’t figure out how to avoid needing them.
Glad his surgery and yours went well, Joy! I had a hernia operation when I was two and never an issue after 🙂
Oh my, Denise. Do you remember any of it?
No memory of it, just carry the scar 🙂
I thought you might even at that age because my mother had so many memories from when she was 3. Her “trauma” was that she was no longer the baby and the new baby was twins! I wondered whether that heightened the details she could remember from such a tender age. . .
Sending loads of love to you and your favorite Guy as he recuperates, dear Joy! And…that video was really something! Wowza…medical wonders, right? Xo! 😘
Thanks so much, Vicki!
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I’m glad the surgery went well, Joy.
Best of luck with your hubby’s recovery. The way medicine works can be fascinating.
It sure can. Thanks, Pete!
I’m glad Guy’s surgery went well. Hopefully he will have an uneventful healing period.
Liz, that would be welcome!
It’s wonderful that you and your husband are still alive, Joy. I hope your health is as good as possible after the surgery and treatment. 💖🙏
Thanks so much, Tim!
You’re very welcome, Joy. 😍
So glad it went well for both of you!
Thank you, Linda.