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Linguinal hernia recovery time

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joyce26315
joyce26315

My husband is due to have a linguinal hernia repair, ( local anaesthetic and mesh type ). Can anyone tell me what the recovery time is likely to be as we are planning to go on holiday ( short haul ) as soon as possible after. Many thanks. Also should he be running at the present time.

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  • mike01974
    mike01974 joyce26315

    Posted

    Hi Joyce,.

    I am one week after a bilateral inguinal hernia by laproscopy. I did want local, but so glad I had a general.

    Every one is different, but I wish I knew last Monday how I feel now - amazingly well.

    Yes I have tender abdomen - probably from the CO2 they inflate for the surgeon to see the laproscopy - and some bruising and swelling. My main issue is that I am tempted to start doing too much too early.

    My advice for myself - it may or not be relevant.

    1. Be as healthy as possible before the op. If you can run safely and not forbidden by the Dr - why not?

    2. Get your bowels as clear as possible - prunes or what ever and cut right down on anything that may cause constipation. Plenty of healthy food and lots of water so that you will be able to empty your bowels with no effort. Constipation from the anaesthetic and pain killers is common and you will regret it.

    3. Getting moving as soon as possible and often as possible without over-doing it.

    4. Check with the surgeon or Dr about flying - insurance may be an issue, let them know in case it invalidates. Cabin pressure may be uncomfortable but I would have thought OK.

    5. On the day be hyper over hygiene - take no risks, use gel at every opertunity.

    It is impossible to predict how hubby will be after the op. If open cut, it will take longer and he will need to take more care.

    I really hope he has as good an experience as I had and you both enjoy a welcome holiday.

    Mike

    PS note that your hubby is likely to be uninsured for driving 2 weeks on safety grounds - dont take the risk - the Dr's orders in this regard has legal status re insurance and the police.

    • joyce26315
      joyce26315 mike01974

      Posted

      Thanks for this Mike lots of helpful advice, especially the pre op suggestions. Wishing you a good recovery.

      Joyce

    • kingdom
      kingdom joyce26315

      Posted

      Hi wondering how long he had to wait I first reported to GP in February and now have three hernias one inguinal two femoral. No prospect of repair yet not even had a scan or seen NHS specialist. I was planning to go private as told they use better mesh and can have in done in a week!
    • joyce26315
      joyce26315 kingdom

      Posted

      We are lucky as we have private health insurance and yes he could have it done more or less straight away, which he is planning to do. From what I undrstand they will only get bigger if there is a delay. As you now have three surely the doctor should refer you. A stitch in time saves nine ! Good Luck ! 
    • mike01974
      mike01974 joyce26315

      Posted

      Hi Kingdom,

      Hi,

      Re private. You will probably have more comfortable surroundings, and a shorter waiting time.Then you may find that private may be less equipped for a complicated proceedure? - I dont know. Private or NHS totally depends on the skill and experience of the surgeon. I did look into private but couldn't afford it and they declined as it was not straight forward. 

      Re times - I was told the average was 13 weeks from seeing the consultant.

      Re which mesh is better. I did read up studies on this, there were slight differences in outcomes, but they were very minor. Each surgeon will choose which one is the best for your condition. Have confidence, surgery for hernias has advanced so much recently.

    • kingdom
      kingdom mike01974

      Posted

      Hii odd  but yr cmnt just arrived very late  site clunky and slow
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