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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731   
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Anyone had one of these? I'm having both sides fixed next Monday and I'm bricking it
Any info would be very welcome (especially how long recovery takes). Doctors round here always "sugar coat" things 
Cheers Matt p.s. it's true - only when I laugh  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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16th Oct 2012 4:43pm |
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| Welshsurferdude Member Since: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Newport Posts: 2318 
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top tip shave your pubes to save the nurse doing so unless shes really hot, dont want that happening to you lol 2008 Santorini Black 110 XS USW (Sold)
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16th Oct 2012 4:56pm |
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| tatra805 Member Since: 16 Aug 2011 Location: Dolany Posts: 436  
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 didn't expect too see what i saw googling it
Was more expecting something as the normal spine hernia. In the last year my father was down for 8 months before getting surgery. I guess with these things it is painful till removed/repaired. At least he was up and running after 3 days and an absolutely transformation from cripple to normal. Had something similar in my upper neck once and it was the same story, painful till cured and then all back to normal in "an instant". Wish you all strength and a quick recovery.  |
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16th Oct 2012 4:56pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19604 
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Poor old Matt he's in for it now.
 Hope all goes well mate I'm sure you'll be fine watching the nurses go by. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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16th Oct 2012 4:59pm |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044  
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I had that done (right side only) a while back (inguinal hernia IIRC) Had it done by keyhole surgery leaving three tiny scars. If you are having a cut done then my comments probably won't be appropriate for that.
It stung like hell as I had a bit of a reaction to the dressing. I had it on a friday and was back to (desk bound) work on the monday, although I was a bit stiff. If your'e not self employed like me then you'll probably be signed off for 4 weeks or so. In reality 2-3 weeks and everything seemed back to normal, but I still have to watch it a bit with anything too heavy as I get an occasional twinge, and have a belt to wear when I'm anticipating lifting anything much. Hope it all goes well (have a shave before you go or else you have to do it with what the hospital supply, which didn't look like a good option) It is a minor op but don't tell anyone else that, you should be able to milk it for sympathy for a couple of weeks or so maybe a good time to tidy up your Defender add on 'wish list' 
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16th Oct 2012 5:04pm |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044
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If you have the same stuff as I did to knock you out then you won't notice too much going on, all the nurses will look hot through your dozy eyes
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16th Oct 2012 5:06pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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DJ - thanks for all the info and advice
I am also having keyhole surgery, so it's very relevant - hadn't thought of shaving but I suppose they'll insist in case they  up and have to go in with the knife
I could be signed off for a few weeks but it doesn't suit me to stay at home... work (or rather friends) are much more entertaining and it can be a desk job for a while. Thanks to all others for the good wishes and p*sstaking - I'm sure it won't be the last. Apart from fear, I'm mostly hacked off because I'll probably miss the last of the good weather. I fear that crawling around changing downpipes might be off the cards for a while 
Cheers Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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16th Oct 2012 5:17pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19604
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Get someone else to do it for you? Then you have something to look forward too. Or ask your wife to pay (because she feels so sorry for you
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*EDIT* I mean the downpipe not the OP! Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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16th Oct 2012 5:22pm |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626 
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Matt, have a look here mate you can see how it's done and the pain your going to have
Loads on youtube good luck
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16th Oct 2012 6:20pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Thank you fekete - that's just what I needed
I tried to watch some similar vids already but never got past the first few seconds 
Funny thing is, I trained in medicine (back in the 80s), so I shouldn't have a problem with it but it's very different when it's going to happen to me - and in such a sensitive area, with the main nerve and blood supply to both my 'nads 
Fortunately the wife had me sterilised already, so no risk there 
I'd rather they do it the old way and open me up so they can see what they're bloody well doing
Suppose it's lucky they never let me near patients Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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16th Oct 2012 7:44pm |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626
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Matt, only joking bud
......I to had them playing around last week in a very sensitive area and like you was worried to death......i was worrying for nothing mate
you will be a bit sore and recover quickly....the worst bit in the end for me was starving myself for 24 hours 
Hope all go's well. Karlos NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY |
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16th Oct 2012 8:10pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Thanks
I'll smuggle in my biltong... Cheers Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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16th Oct 2012 8:54pm |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626
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NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY |
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16th Oct 2012 9:00pm |
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| shaun.mobile Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: England Posts: 156 
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i had mine done about 12 years ago.
definately shave, i was advised to by the nurses at the pre-op consultaion. pulling a dressing off after a few days is bad enough without the added complication and pain of it being welded to your pubes. i was told no dirving, lifting, working etc for a number of weeks, can't remember how many. mine was on the left side and at that time i drove an auto so that leg was redundant anyway. i was driving the following day, however, light as the clutch is on my puma i may not have wanted to risk that amount of pressure. my op coincided with a house move which meant i could take the time off work and do plastering and decorating prior to moving in to the new property. i remember insisting on going home the same day, they had pumped so much anesthetic into my leg i couldn't move it. the nurses in the recovery room suggested standing me up to improve my circulation. lie down now and imagine not being able to slide your foot towards you by raising your knee. that was how i felt and as soon as they stood me up i fell forwards because i had no strength. i remember shuffling backwards up the staris at home on my arse because i daren't walk for fear of falling. following day, very little discomfort. don't fret, enjoy the time off and make it productive without straining yourself. |
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16th Oct 2012 10:34pm |
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