Has overdoing it at the gym resulted in a hernia? A visit to Casper Surgical Center in Casper, WY may be in order for hernia surgery. This type of outpatient surgery involves cutting a small incision at the base of the belly button or groin. Once open, your surgeon will push the protruding tissue back into your abdominal area. After repair, your surgeon will use stitches or stitches and mesh to close the incision.

Begin the discussion for hernia surgery today. Take the first steps by scheduling an appointment with your primary care physician.

When should you consider hernia surgery?

The symptoms of a hernia can vary from person to person. While many hernias do not cause pain, you may experience increased discomfort performing daily activities. Some signs it may be time to consider hernia surgery include:

Swelling or a bulge in your groin area
Pain in the groin when lifting, coughing or bending
An aching or burning feeling at the site of the bulge
Inability to make bowel movements

After your hernia surgery, you should be able to return to work within two weeks. Exercise and strenuous activities can usually be resumed within six weeks. Visit your primary physician to discuss if hernia surgery is right for you.

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Todd Beckstead, MD

Wyoming Surgical Associates, PC

307-577-4220

PRIMARY SPECIALTY: Surgery
MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Utah School of Medicine
RESIDENCY: Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
AFFILIATIONS: Fellow, American College of Surgeons
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Precision Surgical, PC

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Primary Specialty: General Surgery
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship: Dartmouth - Hitchcock Medical Center, General Surgery
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Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Advanced Laparoscopy
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Wyoming Surgical Associates, PC

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Primary Specialty:Colon & Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
Medical School:University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship:Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
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Wyoming Surgical Associates, PC

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Primary Specialty: General Surgery
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Residency: KU School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
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Wyoming Surgical Associates, PC

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Primary Specialty: General Surgery
Medical School: St. George's University
Residency: Marshall University
Board Certifications: General Surgery

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