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Inguinal Hernia truss?

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tay56201
tay56201

For inguinal hernia Should I wear the truss on bare skin or over the underwear? I appreciate any advice. Thanks

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  • adele_89294
    adele_89294 tay56201

    Posted

    I would say over to stop irritation.
    • TheToad
      TheToad adele_89294

      Posted

      I think so too. The hospital one is quite rough but others I have bought are much softer. Elastic. No Velcro. 
    • adele_89294
      adele_89294 TheToad

      Posted

      Good luck. Do you have an inguinal hernia? I am stiil in pain and suffering from hernia repair surgery x 3. Do your research before agreeing on operating.
    • tay56201
      tay56201 adele_89294

      Posted

      Thanks Adele, I will take your advice on board, I have been following all your posts,my heart goes out to you and I pray that you will fully recovered.
    • tay56201
      tay56201 TheToad

      Posted

      Hi John, can you please tell which truss have you bought? Thanks
    • TheToad
      TheToad tay56201

      Posted

      Hi Tay. Mine was actually for an incisional hernia, but they might make others. The brand name is Thermodactyl and they are made in Spain. I got mine from a catalogue but that was one we get in New Zealand. A company called Damart. But you never know? Sorry if this is not much help.
  • Ulfgar
    Ulfgar tay56201

    Posted

    The instructions on the one I have suggest on your skin but I prefer to wear it over my underwear. You could try it both ways and see which works best for you.
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