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Umbilical hernia repair advice needed

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SharronB
SharronB

I am only 24 hours post emergency surgery for strangulated umbilical hernia. Came home this lunchtime, very sore but got oral morphine for pain. My worry is that since coming home my dressing has become quite blood stained and it was clean when I left the hospital. Should I phone someone tonight for advice or wait till tomorrow and see GP?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated smile

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  • Fee124
    Fee124 SharronB

    Posted

    Phone for advice put ur mind at ease.. Hope ur well soon x
    • SharronB
      SharronB Fee124

      Posted

      Thanks. I have phoned 111 and seeing GP first thing in the morning.
  • tay56201
    tay56201 SharronB

    Posted

    Hey, yes you should call your doctor for advice; just to have a peace of mind.

    Best wishes.x

  • r94708
    r94708 SharronB

    Posted

    I think seeing your GP in the morning is a good idea. From my own experience of umbilical hernia repair, my dressing was quite bloody after coming home, not sure if this is typical?. I hope you have someone with you overnight; hope it's a quiet one :-)

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