Hernia Op now Leg Paralyzed

[Spydaman]

Had an inguinal hernia op this afternoon and now my leg between my hip and knee is dead. They say it is due to the nerve block pain killer will be ok in the morning. Anyone else experienced the same? I’m a bit scared tbh.

[Spydaman]

Now leg not bow leg.

[briefcasebob]

You give the perfect description of a femoral nerve block - the local anaesthetic which was injected to keep you comfortable post-op has found its way to the big nerve that supplies that area of your leg. I see it once every couple of years or so. Gets better as the local anaesthetic wears off, but that can take 6, 12 or even 24 hours to happen. There is a very small chance of damage to the nerve itself, but it is too early to worry about that at the moment

(Consultant Anaesthetist)

[Spydaman]

briefcasebob said:

You give the perfect description of a femoral nerve block - the local anaesthetic which was injected to keep you comfortable post-op has found its way to the big nerve that supplies that area of your leg. I see it once every couple of years or so. Gets better as the local anaesthetic wears off, but that can take 6, 12 or even 24 hours to happen. There is a very small chance of damage to the nerve itself, but it is too early to worry about that at the moment

(Consultant Anaesthetist)

Thanks for the info. I feel more confident now. It’s been about 7 hours since the op so still plenty of time to recover. I just wish I could wee.

[Spydaman]

Leg works today although skin still a bit numb. I now need to get fully fit to drive to the Historique Circuit de Laon or Mrs Spydaman will have to.

[Spydaman]

And now my knob has turned purple. Surely that can’t be normal? There’s a bit of bruising near the scar but not like this. I’m not planning on having any more kids but still.

[Allegro_Snapon]

I had rainbows of various purples blues and blacks around my nads and chopper for a few weeks post hernia Op. Then the same again eight weeks later when they did the other side as only after the first op did they realise I actually had a double hernia!

Scary looking sometimes, other times quite artistic.

[Tabs]

I had the same. You may also feel a sausage shaped lump under the scar in a couple of weeks. Nothing to worry about. Unfortunately, they don't tell you any of this before the operation. I still have a surface numbness in the operation area, but doesn't worry me.

[highway]

I was informed about the fact my plumbs would blow up like the character in Viz either. Not wanting to terrify myself, I avoided Google as well. Phoned 111. Total waste of time, given the Sterling advice of going to A and E. at 1140pm of a Friday night.
Instead, I presented the following morning. A and E is not a pleasant place. I spent time wondering when society accepted the fact that staff needed to be protected, from those they are there to help, by floor to ceiling screens.
Anyway, after a 6hr wait I was told this is entirely normal and to go home and drink some whiskey.
So I did.
Don’t worry, you’ll be back to normal in a few days.