I'm getting an umbilical herina repaired in July with a mesh.
I didn't think it was a big deal - minor operation etc.
But then I looked into it more (should not have googled) and found people saying that you're in unbearable pain afterwards and can barely move.
Has anyone had this done? Do the NHS give you lots of strong painkillers afterwards? I'm a total wuss with pain (not proud of that). The only time I've been in terrible pain was giving birth to my 1st child (with my 2nd I had an epidural). I still feel traumatised by that feeling of not being able to handle the pain, and it going on and on.
At the end of the day, I'm grateful I can get this fixed on the NHS. I'll survive and be OK!! But if anyone can give me more information from their own experience that would be great.
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Terrified about hernia operation - anyone had one?
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hmmmum · 21/06/2016 11:08
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