Re: Hernia operation

Posted by Mike on November 26, 19102 at 08:31:46:

In Reply to: Hernia operation posted by Mark on November 25, 19102 at 16:02:25:

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: I am an above the knee amputee, i am having a operation to repair a hernia. I have a full suction socket and worried about all the pulling. Has anyone had to deal with this before, and if so what did you do, i was thinking about wearing a hernia belt. Thanks mark

Mark,

I am also an above knee amputee (Knee Disarticulation) and wear a suction socket which requires the use of a pull sock.
Over the past ten years, I have had a inguinal hernia repair on both the right and left side. After the operation, the area around the hernia repair was a little sore,
but it did not effect my walking or require a belt. Talk with your doctor before you use a belt.
Many hernia repairs today use a mesh screen which heals quickly and do a good job of repairing the damaged area.

Good Luck

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