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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

woodsprite

(11,905 posts)

5. I had the same experience as yonder

Reply to murielm99 (Original post)

Mon Jun 22, 2020, 04:42 AM

Jun 2020

Umbilical hernia surgery to repair a bout an inch diameter hole. They used a mesh insert. Did the procedure laparoscopically as an out patient. Can’t really say how long it took me to heal since I had my gall bladder removed 1 week later - same surgeon as a lap outpatient. I was healed from both in 6 weeks.

I know about worrying! I told my kids I’ll still be worrying about them when I’m 100.

I wish him a speedy recovery.

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Hernia surgery. [View all] murielm99 Jun 2020 OP

Nothing to worry about, especially if he is otherwise healthy GeoWilliam750 Jun 2020 #1

No worries. yonder Jun 2020 #2

It shouldn't be a problem, TexasTowelie Jun 2020 #3

I had an inguinal hernia repair CountAllVotes Jun 2020 #4

I had the same experience as yonder woodsprite Jun 2020 #5

Most are done as out patient today. True Blue American Jun 2020 #6

Thank you to everyone who replied! murielm99 Jun 2020 #7

My live in nurse says that safeinOhio Jun 2020 #8

My husband had it and it was the easiest of operations. lark Jun 2020 #9

Went in at 7 AM, out by 11AM. Went immediately to a restaurant to eat. Back to work in 3 days. Midnight Writer Jun 2020 #10

He is doing very well. murielm99 Jun 2020 #11