Now after 2 weeks after umbilical hernia surgery i feel pain and very weak. I started walking but i feel light headed and my heart racing. Had the surgery with mesh. Please let me know what you think.
February 25, 2018
Answer: 2 weeks after hernia surgery with mesh and I feel weak and lightheaded, is this a concern? Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your symptoms. Unfortunately this sounds like quite the departure from the healing you’ve experienced over the first two weeks and should be investigated further by your surgeon. I would reach out to them to that you can be seen sooner than later. Best wishes.
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February 25, 2018
Answer: 2 weeks after hernia surgery with mesh and I feel weak and lightheaded, is this a concern? Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your symptoms. Unfortunately this sounds like quite the departure from the healing you’ve experienced over the first two weeks and should be investigated further by your surgeon. I would reach out to them to that you can be seen sooner than later. Best wishes.
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February 5, 2018
Answer: Two weeks after hernia surgery While it is normal to have pain and feel weak after surgery, some symptoms you describe do cause some mild to moderate concern. You should be drinking plenty of fluids and if you are not, you will notice that your urine will be dark and you won't urinate as frequently as usual. If this is the case, your dizziness and weakness could be due to dehydration, for which you should be drinking more water and electrolyte drinks. However, with any surgery, there is a risk of bleeding in the early postoperative period which can lead to low blood counts (anemia) which commonly manifests as weakness, dizziness on standing and feeling your heart racing. Therefore, it is important that you communicate with your surgeon the problems that you are having so that he or she can help you through this period and intervene if necessary. If your surgeon doesn't know that you are having the problems, he or she can't help. You should also be seen on a regular basis in this early recovery period (every 1-2 weeks usually). If your weakness and dizziness gets to the point of feeling short of breath or like you are going to pass out, make sure to let your surgeon's office know, and it would likely be best if you are seen urgently in the emergency room or urgent care. Best of luck with your continued recovery!
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February 5, 2018
Answer: Two weeks after hernia surgery While it is normal to have pain and feel weak after surgery, some symptoms you describe do cause some mild to moderate concern. You should be drinking plenty of fluids and if you are not, you will notice that your urine will be dark and you won't urinate as frequently as usual. If this is the case, your dizziness and weakness could be due to dehydration, for which you should be drinking more water and electrolyte drinks. However, with any surgery, there is a risk of bleeding in the early postoperative period which can lead to low blood counts (anemia) which commonly manifests as weakness, dizziness on standing and feeling your heart racing. Therefore, it is important that you communicate with your surgeon the problems that you are having so that he or she can help you through this period and intervene if necessary. If your surgeon doesn't know that you are having the problems, he or she can't help. You should also be seen on a regular basis in this early recovery period (every 1-2 weeks usually). If your weakness and dizziness gets to the point of feeling short of breath or like you are going to pass out, make sure to let your surgeon's office know, and it would likely be best if you are seen urgently in the emergency room or urgent care. Best of luck with your continued recovery!
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