Hernia surgery's: thoughts

[Dan Barlow]

Went back to work yesterday on light duty. It was a 10 he day . Got home ate supper and fell asleep around 8PM. Got up today at 5 to get a 8 hr day in today . Feeling well rested and a little more flexible. 67 Malibu, maybe yours still won't be too bad and maybe not have to have as big of entry wounds .

[Dan Barlow]

For sure ....

[70chevyC-10]

I'll hold off on the jokes - but (the verbal eraser, but) -- you're in trouble if he says "take off your pants and throw them over there by mine."

[67 Malibu]

Interview with the surgeon tomorrow.

[70chevyC-10]

Supervise them Johnson Boys too- - keep 'em outta trouble.

[67 Malibu]

Just a note here -- my surgeon told me if I had not waited so long he could have gone in arthroscopically (small holes, less internal muscle damage) rather than surgically with a scalpel (more muscle damage, rehab time) - so think small engine repair vs. full rebuild.

Well........hell, Phil. I guess that I better have Laura call the doc in the morning. At least get an appointment with the surgeon to see what he says. If he says that would be best then I guess that I will just be supervising the boys on the new garage build.

[70chevyC-10]

Terrific!!!! I found out a couple of months ago that I have one on each side. Didn't even know as they hadn't bothered me. A routine physical exposed them. Cough, cough. I'm trying to hold off on the surgery until we finish this new garage.

Just a note here -- my surgeon told me if I had not waited so long he could have gone in arthroscopically (small holes, less internal muscle damage) rather than surgically with a scalpel (more muscle damage, rehab time) - so think small engine repair vs. full rebuild.

[Dan Barlow]

As Dan Stokes mentioned, there must be different kinds . If had some under my naval with no problems for 10 years .

[DanStokes]

I think that mine was an overdue Medicare physical. I think Dan was talking about mesh in his earlier posts. I didn't know that was regularly used anymore. We see TV ads from the ambulance chasers wanting to go after doctors for problems with mesh used in surgeries.

They've changed the formula evidently and it was only the one brand that was ever an issue. They used it in my repair w/o issue (so far, knock on wood) and the doc said it was the only way to assure the repair would hold up over time.

Dan

[67 Malibu]

I have a DOT physical every 2 years.
Basically its......
Turn Your Head.....cough up $125.00

I think that mine was an overdue Medicare physical. I think Dan was talking about mesh in his earlier posts. I didn't know that was regularly used anymore. We see TV ads from the ambulance chasers wanting to go after doctors for problems with mesh used in surgeries.

[Captain]

Terrific!!!! I found out a couple of months ago that I have one on each side. Didn't even know as they hadn't bothered me. A routine physical exposed them. Cough, cough. I'm trying to hold off on the surgery until we finish this new garage.

I have a DOT physical every 2 years.
Basically its......
Turn Your Head.....cough up $125.00

[67 Malibu]

Terrific!!!! I found out a couple of months ago that I have one on each side. Didn't even know as they hadn't bothered me. A routine physical exposed them. Cough, cough. I'm trying to hold off on the surgery until we finish this new garage.

[Dan Barlow]

Doing better drove 500 miles to Branson , Missouri today .

[DanStokes]

Sorry you're dealing with this. Get better soon!

Dan

[Dan Barlow]

While I didn't find one there , I did find a really nice one for $50 at the local gun store . And while I really would rather them have my money , I'm not sure I'd rather them have 5 times the money . Still licking my wounds from today's holster purchase, I was in a bit of a hurry to get one since we'll be staying in some hotels in the near future . Seems to be the easiest way to get the gun inside with the least attention. And still be able to get it if accosted in the parking lot when it's dark , I'm tired, and still healing .