hernia op

Scrubbs · 24-08-2004, 20:15

Does anyone have any idea how long it will take to get a hernia op on the NHS?
and how long to recover? I am guessing it would take me about 3weeks at my level of fitness

tkiely · 24-08-2004, 20:18

No idea scrubbs, but whatever it is, good luck. You'll soon be right as rain

kronas · 24-08-2004, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Scrubbs

and how long to recover? I am guessing it would take me about 3weeks at my level of fitness

from what i have read, depending on the area of the operation it can take between 1 and 6 weeks.

Paul · 24-08-2004, 20:28

How long you wait till the operation will most likely depend on how bad the hernia is. Recovery time can be around the 3-6 weeks as far as I know. Everything depends on age, health and how much you rest it afterwards I would think

http://www.malehealth.co.uk/userpage1.cfm?item_id=123

Scrubbs · 24-08-2004, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Paul

How long you wait till the operation will most likely depend on how bad the hernia is. Recovery time can be around the 3-6 weeks as far as I know. Everything depends on age, health and how much you rest it afterwards I would think

http://www.malehealth.co.uk/userpage1.cfm?item_id=123

An interesting site... thanks
The resting afterwards would involve sitting comfortably in front of a computer I presume ?

I am still waiting to see if the company I work for is going to stump up so I can go privately. If thats the case I suppose it could be done in less than a fortnight?

Chimaera · 24-08-2004, 20:47

My boss had a para-umbilical hernia operated on a few months ago - by the time he got to see the surgeon it was very bad (he's a real coward and left it way too long!!) He only waited a month for his hospital appointment and then had the op 6 weeks later. He was in hospital 2 days (he recovered quickly) but has been told on no circumstances must he lift anything heavier than a teacup for 6 months as the good work they have done could be ruined in a moment - and they will not re-do it.
His appointment came through quickly as our health authority had to clear waiting lists towards the end of the financial year - and he was given the opportunity of going private on the NHS!
Hope it all goes well whatever you decide to do!

Scrubbs · 24-08-2004, 20:59

The trouble is.....I don't think I will be allowed back to work without it getting done

So.... The quicker I get it done the quicker I get back to work cos I don't get paid if I am not working
Hmmm.......... maybe I should sign on the sick? At least I would get something I suppose

mrmassive · 24-08-2004, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Scrubbs

Does anyone have any idea how long it will take to get a hernia op on the NHS?
and how long to recover? I am guessing it would take me about 3weeks at my level of fitness

When I worked at the Royal Mail quite a few where off with a hernia. Hate to say it but it's about 6months off work . I know an idiot that did return early but he had to have it resownd . So he had nine months off work

Ramrod · 24-08-2004, 21:04

Where is your hernia Scrubbs?

Scrubbs · 24-08-2004, 21:05

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Originally Posted by mrmassive

When I worked at the Royal Mail quite a few where off with a hernia. Hate to say it but it's about 6months off work . I know an idiot that did return early but he had to have it resownd . So he had nine months off work

Thanks for that

I may be able to do office/light duties after i get it done...when I get it done

Ramrod · 24-08-2004, 21:11

If it's an Inguinal hernia, I would go and have it repaired at the British Hernia Center
With a simple hernia they want you up and about immediatly and back to normal duties in under a week!
(mickey mouse website but have a good read in it)

edit--I can't stress enough how good these people are at hernias, they are the worlds best at hernia repair. Thats all their surgeons do.....

Scrubbs · 24-08-2004, 21:16

Its a stoma hernias I'm pretty sure

paulyoung666 · 24-08-2004, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Scrubbs

Its a stoma hernias I'm pretty sure

if it is

Ramrod · 24-08-2004, 21:21

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Originally Posted by Scrubbs

Its a stoma hernias I'm pretty sure

Give them a ring on O20-8201 7000 tomorrow and see if they repair those.....I think they do.......

edit--have you had a colostomy ?

Scrubbs · 24-08-2004, 21:29

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

if it is

I should explain I have crohns disease and during the treatment I developed abcesses on my bowels and got operated on in 1999/2000 and woke up with an ileostomy bag

I had that for about 6 months then got it reversed so.... I only ended up with a long scar(pubic bone to sternum) and a scar where the pouch/stoma used to be
Thats where the hernia is

I don't have a stoma anymore ( and never will again

)

ps my "chi" has never been the same since