15-09-2019, 10:25 AM
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Re: Hernia
Originally Posted by Floydy
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Ta buddy 
Until then I'll carry on going nuts around the house.This must be what it feels like to be retired
15-09-2019, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Lion Queen
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Don't tell me you d rather be going to work?
It feels really bizarre.
17-09-2019, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Floydy
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Has anyone else suffered with a hernia at all?
Here is a link to my particular problem:
https://www.healthline.com/health/in...-hernia-repair
I went in for an operation and they sewed up the hole and placed a mesh in the spot that was vulnerable so that it added extra support. I haven't had a problem since. I thought it had come back a few years ago but nothing came of that.
I say go for an operation dude. Hopefully you get it sorted and you are back rockin and rolling
17-09-2019, 09:26 PM
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Re: Hernia
Originally Posted by Floydy
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Hell no, Lion Queen! It's just a bit strange not being there. I rarely take time off sick and can't remember ever going to be off this long. The only times I've been in hospital apart from being born was when I had my tonsils out at 5, got knocked off my bike at 16 and had my appendix removed at 23.It feels really bizarre.
17-09-2019, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AidoPotato
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Evening Floydy. Thanks for your post. I had a hernia operation in my late 20's. The interesting thing that I learnt was that the slow damage is actually being done when it's not sore. I know...work that one out. The point where it gets sore is when the hole is large enough for one cavity squeezing into the next. Sorry I didn't mean to be gross but essentially that's what is happening. The pain I had was a pain in my testicle, which I am sure you will agree is extremely unpleasant. I spoke to my sister who is a nurse and she called it immediately.I went in for an operation and they sewed up the hole and placed a mesh in the spot that was vulnerable so that it added extra support. I haven't had a problem since. I thought it had come back a few years ago but nothing came of that.
Yeah man being around the house so much can be a real nightmare. Try and do as much as you can without straining yourself. Even little walks can help or try a new hobbie that you never thought you'd try. You might surprise yourself. The next Van Gogh!
Yes, they tell me that is what will be done, sealing it up with some mesh. Can I ask: how long did it take after the operation before you went back to work? I realise everyone is a different case, various trades etc, but just to give me some idea?
Meanwhile, yes I'm finding things to do with my time. The worst thing is going out for a walk somewhere or being in a supermarket and the thing pops out again. I have to try to discreetly squeeze it back into place!
18-09-2019, 06:25 AM
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Re: Hernia
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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Be careful, Floydy. Hernias can 'strangulate' and cause even more serious problems. Don't become impatient and overdo things!
If we get no exercise whatsoever we end up with a bucketful of far worse problems.
18-09-2019, 01:38 PM
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Re: Hernia
Originally Posted by Floydy
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Has anyone else suffered with a hernia at all?
Here is a link to my particular problem:
https://www.healthline.com/health/in...-hernia-repair
Went to a specialist, he prodded it for a few seconds, said, "I will patch that" gave me a brochure and told me to wait for a phone call.
A couple of weeks later I was told to get myself into hospital and it was done with keyhole surgery where he apparently looked through one tiny hole and fed a mesh piece in the other. The mesh was put behind the muscle wall, the whole operation took only minutes and I went home that afternoon.
A few days later a nurse visited me at home to take out the stitches. The specialist told me don't worry about straining because the more I strain the stomach wall the more the mesh is pushed against the muscle wall. It has been perfect ever since.
When I went into the hospital every trainee doctor arrived to have a prod at it, I have only had more attention when I had a detached retina because then not only all the trainee doctors wanted a look but so did all the registrars. I guess that was my 15 minutes of fame done and dusted.
I vaguely remember my now deceased cousin having a strangulated hernia when he was a teenager and being rushed into hospital for an emergency operation. That would have been in the 1950s I think today it is much easier operation.
18-09-2019, 03:58 PM
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Re: Hernia
Originally Posted by Bruce
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I had one repaired a few years ago. I think the original tear happened many years before but it wasn't a worry until then when it occasionally became painful.Went to a specialist, he prodded it for a few seconds, said, "I will patch that" gave me a brochure and told me to wait for a phone call.
A couple of weeks later I was told to get myself into hospital and it was done with keyhole surgery where he apparently looked through one tiny hole and fed a mesh piece in the other. The mesh was put behind the muscle wall, the whole operation took only minutes and I went home that afternoon.
A few days later a nurse visited me at home to take out the stitches. The specialist told me don't worry about straining because the more I strain the stomach wall the more the mesh is pushed against the muscle wall. It has been perfect ever since.
When I went into the hospital every trainee doctor arrived to have a prod at it, I have only had more attention when I had a detached retina because then not only all the trainee doctors wanted a look but so did all the registrars. I guess that was my 15 minutes of fame done and dusted.
I vaguely remember my now deceased cousin having a strangulated hernia when he was a teenager and being rushed into hospital for an emergency operation. That would have been in the 1950s I think today it is much easier operation.
I was kinda wondering what happens in and after the operation. Just waiting for the letter to get me in now
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