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Inguinal Hernia/Press enquiry.

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danny72702
danny72702

Hello. Apologies for invading the forum, but I'm a journalist for Saga Magazine. Every month, we have a health feature, covering some of the many subjects we get asked about by our readers - mainly over-50s.

The feature I'm working on at the moment is focussed on the Inguinal Hernia. I was wondering if there's anyone on the forum who's recently had their hernia operated on. We were hoping to find someone to interview for this feature... talking about how a hernia can affect everyday life and what it actually is. But also examing the treatments that are available, how successful they are and how much of a difference the operation can make.

A friend of mine went in for his op recenty and, after he came out, said he felt like Superman! Unfortunately, he wasn't in the 50-plus age range that applies to our health features.

If there is anyone (50-plus) on the forum who fancies talking to us and telling their story, please get in touch. The idea is that we can offer help, advice and comfort to people who read the feature... people who are going through the hassles and hoop-la's that often comes with this injury.

Many thanks for your time and, again, apologies for my interruption.

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  • gordon46479
    gordon46479 danny72702

    Posted

    Hi Danny72702,

    I have had 2 unsuccessful operations, the first was bilateral laparoscopic, both sides failed, I went back in a year ago and the right side repaired again and then I would go in next year 2018 and get the left side repaired again, but the right side has failed again, so I need a repair done to the both sides again, I am a bit hesitant to get this done as it keeps failing and the scar tissue can become a bit of an issue. I look forward to reading your article but I would not like to participate, but good luck in finding someone.

     

    • danny72702
      danny72702 gordon46479

      Posted

      Gordon. Thanks for replying. Sounds like you've had a hell of time! All the best for next year. Do let me know how it goes.

      Danny

       

  • dave23271
    dave23271 danny72702

    Posted

    Hi Dann

    I had my hernia done 3 weeks ago…had 2 done previously so loads of gruesome experiences….lol…I would be more than willing to be interviewed for Saga magazine which I have featured in some years ago..….Im 64 by the way...

     

    • danny72702
      danny72702 dave23271

      Posted

      Dave. Thanks for coming back to me. I'll just check that your previous appearance doesn't rule you out and come back to you ASAP.

      Cheers - Danny

       

    • dave23271
      dave23271 danny72702

      Posted

      Hi Danny

      Must be about 5 or 6 years ago…They did a feature on folk with 2 jobs….I was a decorator and A professional juggler…..The juggling was the cause of one of the hernias so would tie up nicely..just let me know…..

      Cheers for now

      Dave

    • danny72702
      danny72702 dave23271

      Posted

      Juggling and decorating... not two words you often see in the same sentence!

      Cheers!!

      PS - where are you based Dave? Just roughly.

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