dropdeded 0 #1 April 20, 2007 This shit sucks. Im on "light duty" (office work) until Im cleared by a doc. I go in for a "surgery consult" next tuesday for an inguinal hernia I got a couple days ago at work. Once the repair is done I will be following Dr.'s orders and doing whatever I have to, so I can get back on the ambulance. I really dont like the indoor work life. Anyone thats had this deal and would like to pass on any tips for a speedy recovery, it would definately be appreciated. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #2 April 20, 2007 Been there, done that. Left side inguinal hernia from a congenital weakness in the wall. In any case, had laparoscopic surgery, was out of the hospital in under 4 hours, playing golf three days later, and back on the ice for hockey in a week. Have fun trying to sit up in bed for a couple days afterwards though. I suggest rolling over to the edge of the bed, rotating your body to put your feet and knees on the ground, then standing up that way.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #3 April 20, 2007 I put a guy on light duty yesterday, until after his surgical consult, b/c of a hernia he acquired at work. Hmmm....you weren't cruising around the timber mills in Arkansas were ya??? linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #4 April 20, 2007 Quote Hmmm....you weren't cruising around the timber mills in Arkansas were ya??? linz Nope, my partner cleared the firefighters BEFORE we got the rather large lady out of the houseI was in construction (roofing) for 20 friggin years and not ONCE did I do anything like thisdropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willard 0 #5 April 20, 2007 Yep. Left side, repaired by laproscopic surgery. In the hospital at 6:00, back home by noon. Couple days of rest then was getting around pretty well. Within a week I was back to about 80%, back to 95% within two weeks. Quite honestly, except for the first few hours after waking up from the operation, the worst part was waiting for the surgery date. Follow Docs instructions for the quickest recovery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #6 May 11, 2007 OH Jesus just dont cough againThought they was just gonna push it back in and sew it up but lost a couple inches. Man, just dont cough!!!!!OUCH! ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willard 0 #7 May 11, 2007 Quote OH Jesus just dont cough againThought they was just gonna push it back in and sew it up but lost a couple inches. Man, just dont cough!!!!!OUCH! I take it you had the surgery? Yep, coughing hurts for a while. Keep a pillow handy and hug it into your gut like no tomorrow when you have to cough. It helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #8 May 11, 2007 This is funny this thread is here, i've been debating for the last day or so if I have one.. any tell tell signs? Its either a hernia or a groin pull in my opinion.. real sore inner thigh left leg hurts to cough and is uncomfortable to walk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #9 May 11, 2007 Quote This is funny this thread is here, i've been debating for the last day or so if I have one.. any tell tell signs? Its either a hernia or a groin pull in my opinion.. real sore inner thigh left leg hurts to cough and is uncomfortable to walk. I'd say go see a Dr. Or, every time I've been to jail they've checked tooMine was obvious. Big ass lump on the left side, especially after moving around a lot. Yeah, go see a Doc to find out.------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #10 May 11, 2007 Quote This shit sucks. Im on "light duty" (office work) until Im cleared by a doc. I go in for a "surgery consult" next tuesday for an inguinal hernia I got a couple days ago at work. Once the repair is done I will be following Dr.'s orders and doing whatever I have to, so I can get back on the ambulance. I really dont like the indoor work life. Anyone thats had this deal and would like to pass on any tips for a speedy recovery, it would definately be appreciated. dropdeded I had a hernia surgery done about 20 years ago, and have a 3-4 inch scar to prove it. All I can tell you is that chicks dig scars :)7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
