Swelling in the lower abdomen

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Hi everyone;

 

It has been a long time for me to come in so I am starting slowly to

catch up but I see it does not matter how long you have been away

everything gets covered sooner or later. Well my son went through

his huge hernia operation, lower abdomen. He has been recoping for

about 3 weeks now and tells me he is still swollen in the scrotum and

area.

 

I worry about this. The doctor said he had the largest hernia he has

worked on and told my son the swelling would go down between 1-2

weeks.

 

My problem is that my uncle also at one time had an injury in that

area and the blood collected in the scrotum. It hardened and cut off

the blood supply to one of the testicles. (Boy those words are hard

for me to get out, old fashion that I am, but this is important).

Which of course resulted in him losing it. NO!!! please do not ask

all the questions about replacement parts....lol.

 

Anyways, I am worried sick about my son and of course he is 20 and

will not talk to me about it or take my advise. So does someone know

or can suggest anything this boy can do for his mother who wants

grandchildren?

 

Thanks

Barbara

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Hi Barbara

 

On Jun 7, 2005, at 7:49 PM, sewingstorms wrote:

> He has been recoping for

> about 3 weeks now and tells me he is still swollen in the scrotum and

> area.

>

 

I hope he continues to recoup and that the swelling is not too severe

or painful. Were compresses advised?

> I worry about this.  The doctor said he had the largest hernia he has

> worked on and told my son the swelling would go down between 1-2

> weeks.

>

I can understand why you'd be worried if that is what the doctor is

telling you. And with the family history that you mentioned, that would

also add to your worry, naturally.

>

>

> Anyways, I am worried sick about my son and of course he is 20 and

> will not talk to me about it or take my advise.  So does someone know

> or can suggest anything this boy can do for his mother who wants

> grandchildren?

 

I'm not sure where you live, what country or what medical advisory

services you have access to. Where I live in Oregon, we have a service

called Ask-A-Nurse. It's a phone in service where you dial up and ask

questions. Perhaps this would be a place to start.

 

Or, if you have access to a medical library that is staffed by a live

person, that's helpful too. It's all fine to have WebMD and other

internet based services, but you can really get off on tangents, well I

can anyway. It's nice to have someone point you in the right direction.

 

I hope your son will be okay.

 

 

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[Guest guest]

, Sandra Thompson <sandrat@o...>

wrote:

> Hi Barbara

>

> On Jun 7, 2005, at 7:49 PM, sewingstorms wrote:

> > He has been recoping for

> > about 3 weeks now and tells me he is still swollen in the scrotum and

> > area.

 

Can't you get in touch with the surgeon? Demand a follow up visit.

> > I worry about this. The doctor said he had the largest hernia he has

> > worked on and told my son the swelling would go down between 1-2

> > weeks.

 

People heal at different rates, and I'm sure you've checked for fever

or redness, which would indicate an infection. Again, call the doc! I

just hammered my mother's HMO and oral surgeon about approving her

surgery, and it took several calls daily. You must be persistant and

pro-active.

 

> Sandi Thompson, R.A. Certified Integrative Aromatherapist

 

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