Hernia - your experiences?
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Dr Mike Oxgreen said:
uknick said:
If I may ask a very sensitive question, it's not about blue dangly bits!!, are you more than a stone/7kg above what would be considered normal weight?
Whenever I put my weight and height into a BMI calculator, I come out very near the top end of the green arc. So I guess that means “normal, but could be better”.However, I am stick thin apart from a lardy belly, which is where I carry most of my excess weight. It’s not a good look, and will potentially increase my risk of health issues in the future. It presumably affected my choice of treatment on this occasion.
I’d say it depends how your extra stone is distributed. If you’re not too podgy around the belly then you’ll be fine. Your surgeon will advise.
Edited by Dr Mike Oxgreen on Wednesday 27th March 18:18
So it’s now been just over a week since my op. Really doesn’t seem that long, which is remarkable considering how mind-numbingly bored I’ve been - I even picked up the village church newsletter and read it cover to cover a few days ago!
In terms of pain and mobility, the first 3 or 4 days were the worst. I can now go up and down stairs more-or-less normally - initially I was going one step at a time and stepping with my left leg each time, a bit like when you’ve only just learnt to do stairs as a toddler!
Yesterday I sat in the Saaaaab and practised moving my foot quickly to the brake pedal and pressing firmly, as you would for an emergency stop. I can do that fine, and my insurance company’s web site implies I don’t need to tell them so I think I’m good to drive when I need/want to. Not sure I’m ready for the more “physical” demands of driving the TVR; that’ll have to wait a bit longer.
And I’m relieved to say that my old chappie is gradually returning to its usual colour. The purple patch is less extensive, and a bit less purple. So I won’t find myself sitting in front of my GP saying my username to him!
I’m seeing the nurse on Wednesday to have the dressings removed. They’ve stayed on perfectly despite showering daily. I just know it’s going to hurt when s/he removes them, but hoping I’ll be more comfortable for it.
Tomorrow I intend to have a go at mowing the lawn. Might have to get Mrs Oxgreen to pull the starter cord for me, but otherwise I should be okay.
In terms of pain and mobility, the first 3 or 4 days were the worst. I can now go up and down stairs more-or-less normally - initially I was going one step at a time and stepping with my left leg each time, a bit like when you’ve only just learnt to do stairs as a toddler!
Yesterday I sat in the Saaaaab and practised moving my foot quickly to the brake pedal and pressing firmly, as you would for an emergency stop. I can do that fine, and my insurance company’s web site implies I don’t need to tell them so I think I’m good to drive when I need/want to. Not sure I’m ready for the more “physical” demands of driving the TVR; that’ll have to wait a bit longer.
And I’m relieved to say that my old chappie is gradually returning to its usual colour. The purple patch is less extensive, and a bit less purple. So I won’t find myself sitting in front of my GP saying my username to him!
I’m seeing the nurse on Wednesday to have the dressings removed. They’ve stayed on perfectly despite showering daily. I just know it’s going to hurt when s/he removes them, but hoping I’ll be more comfortable for it.
Tomorrow I intend to have a go at mowing the lawn. Might have to get Mrs Oxgreen to pull the starter cord for me, but otherwise I should be okay.
Dr Mike Oxgreen said:
And I’m relieved to say that my old chappie is gradually returning to its usual colour. The purple patch is less extensive, and a bit less purple. So I won’t find myself sitting in front of my GP saying my username to him!
I’m seeing the nurse on Wednesday to have the dressings removed. They’ve stayed on perfectly despite showering daily. I just know it’s going to hurt when s/he removes them, but hoping I’ll be more comfortable for it.
Tomorrow I intend to have a go at mowing the lawn. Might have to get Mrs Oxgreen to pull the starter cord for me, but otherwise I should be okay.
Wow, was I the only one not getting the user name thing I’m seeing the nurse on Wednesday to have the dressings removed. They’ve stayed on perfectly despite showering daily. I just know it’s going to hurt when s/he removes them, but hoping I’ll be more comfortable for it.
Tomorrow I intend to have a go at mowing the lawn. Might have to get Mrs Oxgreen to pull the starter cord for me, but otherwise I should be okay.
I removed my dressing yesterday (day 10) and it revealed a 3” cut with disolvable stitches, nice and tidy although it feels a bit itchy after pulling off the plaster.
I did cut the grass yesterday although the mower is self powered so I just had to walk behind and empty very often!
I have my follow up with the consultant on 22 April but that will just be a formality as I think I’m all good now
Bazsm said:
Wow, was I the only one not getting the user name thing
Oh no, don’t worry, you’re not alone - I occasionally do find that people think I’m a real doctor. But I’m not - although Mrs Oxgreen is an actual academic doctor with a PhD in Classics. (And she currently earns more than I ever have or ever will do, doing online Latin tutoring. Google “Latin tutor”, and she’s the first un-sponsored result!)I did mow the lawn yesterday, though as a precaution I got Mrs Oxgreen to pull the starter cord for me. I’ve also done some very light gardening. My pain level is seriously reduced in the last 48 hours, and I can more-or-less sleep in my normal position now.
I had my one month follow up today, the consultant was very pleased with her handiwork! It turns out I didn’t have keyhole surgery but given how quickly I recovered I’m not sure it would have made a difference.
I’m very pleased with how things have gone as I feel totally back to normal.
I’m very pleased with how things have gone as I feel totally back to normal.
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