Mens Hernia Advice Please

[AuntPollyGrey]

Oh has been diagnosed with a hernia by GP today and has been referred to a surgeon. Has anyone (male) been treated for a hernia and if so what is the average recover time? He's got a manual job so not like he can have the op then sit on his arrass at work. Thanks

[TonyV]

Do you now what type has been diagnosed? some advice here.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hernia/

[gingejbee]

Yes, different hernias of different severities and different ways of fixing them.

[TonyV]

If it's a manual lifting job, I would expect at least 4 to 8 weeks minimum.

[AuntPollyGrey]

Thanks for the link -he was just examined this pm but the GP said its likely to be a inguinal hernia but has referred him to a specialist.

[TonyV]

OK AuntPolly have to see what consultant says then.

[Mamyalynne]

Open inguinal hernia recovery - light activity app. 3 weeks, more strenuous activity 6-8 weeks.

[Mamyalynne]

* Open inguinal hernia repair recovery - to be more precise.

[Barmaid]

Mr BM had one of these. He reckons it wasn't long. He continued playing football but had to wear a truss. The worst thing he said was laughing.

This was 37 years ago.

[ChillDoubt]

Will he be having it done laparoscopically or as an open procedure?
Recovery times can differ but the patient MUST follow the surgeons instructions post-op regardless.

[-SharonA-]

Mr A had a hernia operation and it took him, well he was given 12 weeks off work as he also did manual work.

[Patsy33]

My husband had the same about a year ago. He was driving after 2 weeks. I think at least 3 weeks is recommended though.

[Peter Pedant]

er it depends of course
the short answer is 6 weeks - which is around what you re getting anyway
the long answer is - ask the surgeon because it depends

I had a mesh put in (eek!) and my main fear was - failure or recurrence or the usual mesh complications ( 20%)
so it is back to the surgeons
I still squeal - I Can't lift I cant lift !
four months later - the last thing I want is a failed mesh repair

[EDDIE51]

I had a hernia op , I was told 6 weeks off work ! That was a job that was mainly office work , with some shelf stacking ! Mine was a simple Hernia , some are more complicated !

[RATTER15]

Mine was going to be keyhole but they had to open me up, could hardly walk for 3 weeks and struggled going back to work after 5 weeks. that was 8 years ago.

[AuntPollyGrey]

Thank you for the replies. He has a heavy manual job and thinks he'll be back at work after a couple of weeks.....he's in for a shock I guess but as all self-employed, no work no pay.

[CrapAtCryptics]

Sorry couldnt resist this

[youngmafbog]

Mine was six weeks but three of them done and got an infection.

Fella at work was off for 9 but it was more complicated.

Both office jobs.

I guess there are too many variables to be accurate or even semi accurate.

[SparklyKid]

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Thanks for the link -he was just examined this pm but the GP said its likely to be a inguinal hernia but has referred him to a specialist.

17:36 Tue 07th Jan 2020



Had one of these about 20 months ago. Very painful after drugs wear off. A good two months before back to normal.

[melv16]

Is the hernia prayer called "In God we truss" :-)