May 3rd. Off to the hossy to see the consultant to find out what the situation is with my hernia. It has been aching a lot of late and the pain became so bad that I ended up at the doctors and he referred me to the hernia clinic at the local hospital. I was expecting a longer wait, so was pleasantly suprised. I imagine the operation won't be until the autumn so gardening should have settled down by then. Whatever, I will be grateful to be free of this near constant pain!
I have never had a hernia problem but I can imagine it is painful. Did you get some pain meds? Hopefully they can get you in sooner than autumn, that is a whole lot of pain to endure in the meantime.
Ask them at the hospital to let you know if there is a cancellation EJ. It may speed up for operation day for you. Pain can wear you down so much so please take things easy.
My sister in Phoenix just had that done. Wannabe told me she is home already because they used the small incisions. Laproscopy? only restriction is no heavy lifting. Dooley
It must be such a great relief to know that the op is being scheduled, EJ. Very best wishes from me too.
EJ Hi I work in an o.r. laproscopy is the way to go. very small incision with the scope a camera and a trocar witch is a small tube that the Dr. puts the grasper through to apply the mesh that holds the hernia in place. very quick recovery just take it easy for a while . hope you can get in soon. keep us posted. will be thinking of you.
Thanks guys. I will ask about a cancellation and I have been told that the op is a quickie and I will be home the same day. I will keep you posted.
