Hernia
By cheetahnc
@cheetahnc (414)
United States
January 2, 2007 12:02am CST
I have been diagnosed with having a large hernia in my stomach. I have been referred to a surgeon and I am currently waiting to see if I am going to quailfy for medicaid. Anyway I was wondering if anyone has had an operation on a hernia before and if so tell me about it. How long were you in the hospital and how was the recovery time? Did you have a hard time doing things when you returned home? I have a daughter that just turned 1 and I was curious as to how I am going to be able to take care of her after the surgery.
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@sunshinecup (7871)
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6 Jan 07
Well my mother is 65 and had one done on her stomach last year. She was in the hospital over night and came home. I reckon she was a bit sore for a week and needed things handed to her off the floor or just out of reach. But she really didn't complain that much. With a small child you may need someone to help you with her. At one they tend to need to be held and picked up a bit, and I don't think that would be good for you.
I do wish the best and a fast recovery. Once you get that out of the way you will have to update us all on how you are doing.
@cheetahnc (414)
• United States
6 Jan 07
Thanks for responding I was beginning to think no one cared. I dont know when the surgery is going to be but I will let you know.
@Wolfsbayne (314)
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18 Jan 07
Hi, im training to be a operating room practitioner at the moment and im studying hernias and hernia repair procedures at the moment, so if there is anything you need to know from a medical point of view please feel free to PM me. There is too much detail to go into on here!
