Re: Inguinal Hernia Repair Repair Repeatedly Delayed

That’s good news Omah, your recovery is going well.

Re: Inguinal Hernia Repair Repair Repeatedly Delayed

Pleased to hear that your operation is finally done and that the surgery went well Omah.
I don't think you should have taken your compression stockings off quite so soon. Two weeks minimum I think it is after surgery. I think I would put them back on - you don't want a DVT. Didn't you receive any advice or a leaflet.

Re: Inguinal Hernia Repair Repair Repeatedly Delayed

Mr Mags has to wear his compression stocking for two weeks after his knee replacement op to lessen the risk of DVT.

Re: Inguinal Hernia Repair Repair Repeatedly Delayed

On discharge, I was advised to wear the stockings for another 48 hours then start showering. As my abdominal operation was relatively minor I have been mobile since being moved from the recovery ward, so the risk of DVT is, presumably, significantly decreased. Wearing the same stockings for two weeks would not, IMO, be hygenic so, if had to wear them that long, I would have expected at least a spare pair, along with the additional wound dressings .....

ETA My leaflet says "It is important that you take some exercise to prevent blood clots in your legs. Some surgeons will recommend that you wear anti-embolic stockings for a short while after the operation. This will help to improve the circulation in your legs whilst you are less mobile than normal."

As exercise, I intend to walk to my local shops for milk, bread, etc. - but nothing heavy enough to require "strenuous" effort .....

Re: Inguinal Hernia Repair Repair Repeatedly Delayed

I wore my anti DVT stockings for a full 5 days once. Then I had a shower.

Re: Inguinal Hernia Repair Repair Repeatedly Delayed

Re DVT stockings

One of my neighbours is a senior maternity nurse so I checked with her about stockings procedure. She agreed with the advice that I'd been given - as long as I remained mobile and took exercise then there was no further need to wear the stockings. Those of her patients who are required to wear them for an extended period during and post maternity are issued with spare pairs.

Re: Inguinal Hernia Repair Repair Repeatedly Delayed

Well, although the surgery was successful and I have been pain-free, sensitivity, soreness and discomfort in the groin area (no laughing, please ..... ) have persisted so I've been to see my GP.

I had an interview then an examination. All my body functions (stop laughing at the back ..... ) are normal and the wound is healing slowly, but normally - it's taking longer than I thought just because I'm "aging" .....

Frankly, that's no consolation when I'm shuffling along the pavement when I should be striding but I'll have to put up with it for another month or so .....

Re: Inguinal Hernia Repair Repair Repeatedly Delayed

Omah, Would exposing you stomach area outside, during this nice weather, help with the healing process?
I know it sounds daft but l imagine that the area is covered with your clothing but having the warm fresh air on it, might help?

Re: Inguinal Hernia Repair Repair Repeatedly Delayed

Is that what you're doing with your wound - exposing it to the healing rays of the sun .....

If you are then I will .....

But, it should be noted, my wound is in the groin area and exposure will necessitate the dropping of the drawers to a position whereby neighbours, overlookers or passers-by might be offended .....

Re: Inguinal Hernia Repair Repair Repeatedly Delayed

Surely, there is somewhere private? I thought it was good idea! You could tell the overlookers or passer-bys that it’s for medical reasons. I’m sure they would understand!

My wound is almost better. I am more miffed that my procedures that have left me slightly mutilated, were unnecessary and that the mammogram in this modern age, should have been more accurate.