2006-11-29 08:16:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I suppose if it was a really massive hernia it might be a problem, but generally speaking it's a routine procedure, and most people get out of hospital the day after the op.
Make sure you get a proper painkiller prescription when you leave hosptial. They may try to fob you off with co-codamol. Insist on Tramadol (or a similar opiate-based painkiller) if you can.
If you get tramadol make sure you also get a bottle of lactulose laxative (opiate based drugs really bung you up).
2006-11-29 11:56:51 · answer #1 · answered by mcfifi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where the hernia is. In men it's usually an 'inguinal' hernia (groin area). We do them as day cases so not a major op. Mind you if it needs a mesh repair you may have to be an in patient. We are doing them laparoscopically. Obviously there are lots of other hernias. The word just means a weakness in the wall of a structure so therefore could be anywhere.
2006-11-29 16:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by JEC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not a major operation more of a minor opp really. But you will have to take things very easy for a good 6 weeks after the opp
2006-12-03 09:58:56 · answer #3 · answered by Edward Forthy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's no easy ride,as a female the consequences of not having the op differs than for a guy.It's unfortunately one of those things that you've gotta do-try to see ur recovery period(mine lasted 4 days on my back & around 7 walking very carefully)as a holiday with the boredom thrown in for free!Pre rent yourself some dvd's,get a runner(for the fridge visits) and relax.It's not so bad....honestly,I'm sure you'll be totally fine!
Good luck!
jayne
2006-11-29 16:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by JustJayne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, anytime you have to be cut open is major. I had to undergo a bowel obstruction plus a hernia repair surgery, let me tell you something- it was no joke.
2006-11-29 16:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by Lil bit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is now considered to be a minor operation. I had mine done in 1979. I was a bit sore afterwards, but it soon cleared up. You will feel a different person once you have it done. Have no fears.
2006-11-29 16:53:36 · answer #6 · answered by breedgemh_101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one last year. First op in my adult life - yeah it hurt when i walked although the painkillers helped - but the operation itself was fine. It's very straightforward, they're thinking of doing it in doctors surgeries soon - that how basic it is considered by many 'in the know'.
2006-11-29 16:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by sugotrugo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Ur in and out the same day.
2006-11-29 16:24:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all i know is that its a major pain in the a**
2006-11-29 16:19:52 · answer #9 · answered by kiko 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really, my dad's had like two of them, never really been a problem...
2006-11-29 16:20:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋