Umbilical hernia

baxterooneydoody

HI all, I'm new here, so be gentle, lol. I'm on the waiting list for an umbilical hernia operation, but I was wondering if I could go private and get it done faster. I don't have insurance but would be willing to pay myself if it would hurry it up a bit. Im in a physically intensive manual job so id like to get it done ASAP. Due in with my doctor next month but just curious at the minute. I'm not sure if it's the correct forum or if it could be moved by a moderator. Many thanks.

Galwayguy35

Was on the waiting list myself for about 3 years with a hernia and had it done in a private hospital for nothing because they asked me would I agree to it and the HSE would foot the bill.

If its not causing you much discomfort waiting could save you a lot of money.

Electric Nitwit

I had a hernia fixed privately but I had insurance. You could phone a consultant and ask the secretary for a guide on the price, but I think you'd be looking at close to 10k, I'm afraid (that's just an educated guess though, I might be off)

i124Q

Had an inguinal hernia back in 2018, had health insurance. Got it done within about 3 months from initial consultation.

It was keyhole surgery in the beacon, was in at 7am and out by 4pm the same day.

Really impressive. It was around 2000 for the operation which was covered. I paid 70 euro, which was an excess fee.

baxterooneydoody

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122208030#Comment_122208030

Thanks, I'll see what doctor says, I'm going to buy a belt and see if that works. It might do until I get the operation

baxterooneydoody

I have been told around 5 by a retired doctor I work for but he could be wrong of course

baxterooneydoody

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122208030#Comment_122208030

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122208186#Comment_122208186

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122208271#Comment_122208271

Thanks for the replies, just another quick question. Did you all find it a success with any side effects after it, Did you all get back to full mobility or is it a fix that requires care long term

Electric Nitwit

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122208663#Comment_122208663

Seems like my estimate was high, fingers crossed

Perfect fix for me, few weeks recovery. Think maybe 6 weeks until heavy lifting, running etc but now I'd never know it had happened

baxterooneydoody

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122208950#Comment_122208950

That's great, thanks

Galwayguy35

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122208663#Comment_122208663

Took me about a month to start light exercise like walking.

Just be careful not to do any heavy lifting for a few months after you do have the operation.

baxterooneydoody

Thank you

i124Q

I was able to work a week later, now I worked from home mainly anyway.

I did a couple of walks a day, doc said the more you get up and get active (light exercise) the quicker you will recover. Aka, the mesh net that was applied will merge into your body and become part of you.

Initially it was sore once the prescribed drugs wore off, more uncomfortable than sore really. E.g. sitting on a barstool or a certain chair might feel strange.

Overall not too bad, worth a little bit of discomfort for peace of mind.

6 years on, and it's all good. A couple of times I've thought I felt the area, but I guess it's always not going to be 100%. And that was when I've fell during 5 a side / got a knock.

My advice:

- Do lots of light exercise post op, to allow your body adapt to it's new addition. Upper body exercise should be doable.

- Have a couple of box sets lined up for your rest days.

- Don't put pressure on yourself to socialise post op. I went to a family thing and it was a bit awkward as I wasn't walking properly yet and sitting down was a bit uncomfortable.

- I was pumped up with happy gas pre op, so all my worries went away. The people were so nice in the hospital. Next minute I'm waking up wondering where my tea and toast is and texting the mother to collect me.

tohaltuwi

I had a different type of hernia, a parastomal one. Bowel got incarcerated so it was an emergency fully open surgery in a public hospital. They put mesh in but had to do a clean out for some peritonitis and removal of dead bowel. Because of leaking of the latter got a post op infection with post op painless cutting of dead tissues, and drainage of infection. In spite of all that drama I was right as rain a couple of short weeks after infection cleared and doing long walks and swimming in the sea, including rescuing of a dog’s ball in Salthill on request of its owner!

The body has great healing powers.

baxterooneydoody

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122211498#Comment_122211498

GGreat Advice, thank you

baxterooneydoody

THat sounds like hell, good to hear you recovered fully