Patient Feedback

It is now 3 weeks since my operation and all is going to plan (exactly as you said it would), with no complications or problems whatsoever.

I have been trekking in the hills each day for the last week and have started running again after a gentle build up without any problems or restrictions.

Once again many thanks for your care and attention and please extend my best wishes to your team.

I now look forward to some good mountains in the near future. You made this possible.

At 45 years old this is only the second operation I’ve ever had.

The anaesthetist and surgeon put me completely at ease to the point where the surgeon said “nearly done“ to which I replied that I thought he was still prepping!

The care and professionalism from start to end by all was exceptional. Thank you.

Today just two weeks after the operation I have walked 20,000 steps two days in a row, swam 900m front crawl and have been using the cross trainer/swimming 200 to 300 m every other day for the last week.

I also just booked my first triathlon of the season and a ski holiday in March.

3 days ago I underwent surgery – it was so easy, painless and stress free I could almost have it done all over again!

The entire team from admin, nurses, anaesthetists (who also chose the theatre music soundtracks!) and of course the surgeon are indeed the very best.

A consultation and operation arranged for the same day, fabulous lunch and back to my hotel 7 hours later. Post op all going well and walking around with minimal pain relief required.

Thank you British Hernia Centre – I can now plan my Vietnam cave trek with confidence!

From my initial telephone contact to leaving The British Hernia Centre after the hernia repair took only 5 days – a major benefit to me.

Everyone I met at the Centre was professional, polite and patient in explaining what was going to happen and what I could expect.

My recovery time was just what was expected, including driving, cycling, going to the gym and gardening. After a couple of weeks, no nervousness about carrying weights or need for any precautions against any physical activity.

My sister had a similar hernia repair last week elsewhere and she was told not to drive for at least two weeks or visit the gym for at least 4 weeks.

My heartfelt thanks to the excellent staff. In particular, my surgeon, my anaesthetist and the nurse with the soft Irish accent (I am sorry I don’t know her name at all) were all utterly superb.

So far I have no immediate plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, but it feels entirely plausible to me that I will be able to take up hiking again in Cornwall quite soon!

Just a note to say how very nice it was to meet you this week, being your first patient the day before yesterday for my DOUBLE hernia op.

I want to thank you for your empathy, sense of humour and professionalism in looking after me, which has been greatly appreciated. I could not have asked for anybody better, and am most grateful to you.

Even though I am nearly 79 years of age and should know better, I was very frightened and extremely nervous, but you were quite correct, I did not feel a thing and even better, was very happy for the rest of the day.

Yesterday (the next morning) I felt a little pain which was expected, but today I am moving around and have even been on my two wheel micro scooter to Sainsbury’s! and I will soon be back at the Club playing my knock-up tennis, gym and swimming twice a week.

Thank you again, I will always remember you, you are a great team.

With kind regards

I was immediately put at ease on meeting with the surgeon at my initial consultation, where I was free to ask questions about my hernia and the operation.

My questions were answered frankly and the hernia repair operation clearly outlined.

I was particularly pleased that I was able to have the operation under local, rather than general anaesthesia. This gave me great confidence.

The operation was performed by an excellent surgeon and team. I felt no pain and I was well cared for throughout. I was both surprised and delighted to find no sign of bruising. I was glad to meet my surgeon again at my follow-up appointment to show him what a good job he had done and thank him again.

I was also impressed and thankful to receive phone calls from the surgeon himself, the day after the operation and from the British Hernia Centre again the following week.

The British Hernia Centre is excellent, they have my highest recommendation.

Having just recommended a friend to come here for hernia surgery, I am reminded about my own large inguinal hernia which, before having a tension free repair here five months ago, I used to think about every day but now never crosses my mind!

I am so very grateful for the excellent and expert care that I received. My surgeon and anaesthetist, both kind and caring, were highly skilled and the operation seemed to be over very speedily. I returned home the same day after frequent checks by the charming nurses and for the next few days experienced only mild discomfort, easily remedied by the occasional paracetamol.

The aftercare information provided by the unit was detailed and helpful and when I had a query before flying off on holiday a week later, I received an immediate and reassuring email response from my surgeon.

The whole team provided a very positive experience and an excellent result. I can now wear whatever dresses and jeans I choose without the unpleasant bulge of a hernia showing. Many thanks to you all.

I am very thankful to you for accommodating my procedure during a very busy time for you. My experience was outstanding; my first contact with your centre was very professional and helpful. The people at the hospital were very kind and the surgeon was very knowledgeable and explained things to me in an easy way.

After six weeks I went for a hike with my family and friends to the ‘Portuguese Bridge’ near Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. Now, after six months I actually have totally forgotten I had a surgical procedure and again I went for a hard-core hike, including a walk to the 2nd highest point in Ethiopia, in the ‘Bale Mountains National Park’.

Hi. I had my Hernia Repair nearly 30 Years ago and remember the day well, with neighbours thinking I’d gone mad doing a 3 mile jjog the evening of the surgery.

I’ve had a number of approaches over recent years concerned about patch failure and triggered by cold callers and press sensationalism.

I can happily say that I’ve never had a moment’s trouble since with the repair. I’ve subsequent experienced a key hole repair through medical insurance and only wish it had been using the technique used previously as I was black and blue and swollen.

Many Thanks

I had a sudden Inguinal Hernia in mid July. My GP warned me – push it back in but ‘if it gets very painful go to A&E because it could go horribly wrong’. My wife was talking to a friend who told us of The British Hernia Centre. Three days later we drove up to them at the Lindo Wing. Seven days later we drove.100 miles again,up early am. Job done – lots of TLC – advice on what to do and not to do – Lovely lunch. Stretched along the back seat of the car – in bed AT HOME by 5:30pm.

Now ten days on I feel so good. Walking gently, nap in early afternoon, dressing off at home with “Peeleasy” – perfect scar -no stitches to worry about.

If you feel a hernia, DO NOT wait for NHS. Get up to The British Hernia Centre. It is the best money I have ever spent. Trust me. I’m 84!

Surgeon and support team are world-class!

I very much appreciated the way my questions/concerns were addressed before the surgery. Surgery was very smooth and I would recommend the team to anyone whole-heartedly.

48 hours after surgery, I drove my car for 3 1/2 hours from Zurich to the Valais. says it all …..

I was very pleased and pleasantly surprised how well the surgery went. It was a DELIGHT to get back to normal activity so soon after the procedure.

Today I am three weeks beyond the hernia repair I received and just want to write and thank you all for the superb treatment. Everyone I met was entirely professional, very caring, very reassuring and utterly tuned in to the human condition. I would be most grateful if you would pass on my sincere thanks to all who cared for me that day. I will be eternally grateful.

I had a massive hiatus hernia where my stomach was in my chest displacing my heart and squashing my lungs, I couldn’t breathe and I was exhausted every day. My own GP said he thought it was unlikely that any surgeon at our local hospital would attempt the operation due to the fact that it was a very difficult operation to do and also because of my age (82) and medical history.

I came for an appointment at The British Hernia Centre to talk over my problems with the surgeon who then told me he would be happy to do my operation.

Everything was absolutely first class right from the surgeon, the anaesthetist, the doctors and nurses even the very pleasant young man that brought my food. I have nothing but praise for the whole team who took very great care of me throughout the operation and recovery, each and every one that made my operation and recovery possible.

They literally saved my life and I and my family will be forever grateful x

Had my hernia operation 10 days ago and am so happy I chose the Hernia centre over my local hospital.

Having been afraid of having a general anaesthetic I was so glad to have been made aware that only light sedation was used. This was my main reason for choosing here for the procedure.

I was even afraid of sedation but now would have no hesitation in the future. I was able to talk to the team during the procedure although I did fall asleep. All staff were most friendly and understanding.

Every day I have improved and been for a 10,000 step walk today. The scar seems to have healed as per the instructions to the point. I have confidence this will improve further and I will be back on the golf course soon.

Many thanks to the team

I had a massive hiatus hernia with both my stomach and spleen herniated into my chest. I had trouble eating and breathing properly. In Leicester, where I live, the surgeon was going to open a 10 inch scar I had from another type of rare hernia. I didn’t want this so I got in touch with the British Hernia Centre.

Three weeks ago I had my operation, which was done laparoscopically (keyhole)! The surgeon I had was just brilliant! I’d like to thank him and all the staff on level 2 for looking after me so well. I’m actually enjoying eating again and my breathing is wonderful, I’d forgotten what is was like to do these two things normally. So thank you all so much for giving me back a normal life.

I have no doubt that I made the right decision in crossing The Pond to have my bilateral inguinal hernia procedure done by the British Hernia Center. My surgeon was absolutely wonderful, thorough, professional, and extremely helpful; and I felt that he sincerely cared for my well-being!

The entire BHC staff from start to finish were so welcoming, too! I feel the price for the operation was reasonable and much, much better quality and care than what I would expect to receive here in the US.

It is now almost 11 weeks since I had my surgery, and I feel fine. I should not NOT have left the hospital without getting an extra serving of the best lentil soup I have ever had in my entire life!

I flew thousands of miles for this procedure to be done at The British Hernia Centre.

I took NO painkillers!

I was back to my normal activities right away!

EXCELLENT service and EXCELLENT surgery.
I highly recommend the British Hernia Centre

Thanks for the great work , I’m very active , living life to the fullest.

The “wait and see” policy is absurd, why wait in pain, and have it get worse? I’m VERY pleased with my decision to travel from Aruba to the UK , and had you all perform my operation, please thank everyone for me.

I know you are the best and are innovative and are interested in patient feedback.

I’m 30 years old and I had an operation at the British Hernia Center in late October 2020 and had a very positive experience. Despite the challenging atmosphere created by the coronavirus, and additional challenges that come along with getting an operation in another country (I live in the US), the team at The British Hernia Center was able to make arrangements to ensure the procedure went forward.

At 6 weeks I chose to resume surfing and running at full tilt without any side effects since then.

The recovery was a challenge, but I would still highly recommend this facility to other Americans that may face sky-high costs depending on their insurance.

I’m amazed at how life changing this op has been. I feel young again! After just a week I was cycling again. After 4 weeks I’m fine with 60-70 mile rides at my normal fast pace. Amazing!

Many thanks to all your team at The British Hernia Centre.This being my 2nd hernia operated on at the Centre, it was as totally effective and professionally repaired as the first and enabled me to return to work within the week. • I could not afford to wait NINE MONTHS for the NHS and
• I wished to have my hernia repaired by experts
I cannot sing your praises high enough, as the techniques you have perfected leave a huge hole in the NHS capabilities.

Many thanks again

3 days ago I underwent surgery – it was so easy, painless and stress free I could almost have it done all over again!

The entire team from admin, nurses, anaesthetists (who also chose the theatre music soundtracks!) and of course the surgeon are indeed the very best.

A consultation and operation arranged for the same day, fabulous lunch and back to my hotel 7 hours later. Post op all going well and walking around with minimal pain relief required.

Thank you British Hernia Centre – I can now plan my Vietnam cave trek with confidence!

I had a hernia operation at The British Hernia Centre at the end of November 2020. Two months on and I can report that the whole process from initial enquiry, through to operation, discharge and recovery has been truly outstanding. A massive thank you to the surgeon and everyone at The Lindo Wing who helped me…..so professional, so caring, so attentive and so skilled.

I was very pleased that the procedure could be carried out under local anaesthetic and that the incision was no more than five centimetres. Already the scar has lessened and the area feels normal and comfortable.

It was a relief to walk normally after two days and take long walks within a week of the procedure; I could drive after five days. Within two weeks I was cycling and doing some light weight training!

I am so glad that I made the decision to go ahead with this operation and even happier that it was undertaken at The British Hernia Centre. Superb!

I want to say how grateful I am to everyone at the British Hernia Centre for the wonderful attention received at the weekend. From admittance through to discharge the same day, I cannot fault the professionalism and concern of all the staff. In particular, a big thank you of course to the surgeon and anaesthetist for their reassurance and humour during the procedure.

Local anaesthetic meant that I was able to chat away to them during the whole operation which was completed in 30 minutes. I was then attended to by a lovely man in the recovery room who put me at ease and assessed my level of coherence post op. Not to forget the nurse who ensured I was comfortable both pre and post op.

A very well appointed private room and a most welcome lunch post op meant I was ready to leave in a much better condition than I could possibly have hoped for.

Now into my third day of recovery, I managed a one hour walk yesterday with no after effects.
All in all, a RESULT! Thank you all so much.

HUGE thanks to my wonderful surgeon and all his fantastic staff at the British Hernia Centre. Had day surgery for inguinal hernia. 5* treatment all the way. I went home the same evening completely pain free. The next day my surgeon rang me personally to check how I was…. amazing kindness and dedication. Spent the day in the garden doing light jobs. Today got up a little sore, but able to walk normally with no need for pain killers… 100% happy and hoping to be back on the golf course and road bike in the next few days. Greatest regards and many thanks to my surgeon and his team at the British Hernia Centre. From David C (age 67)

Many thanks for the skill of your surgeons and to all the professional hospital team – including the administrative staff who organised everything,

NO PAINKILLERS REQUIRED and back to normal in no time.

The British Hernia Centre indeed excels in innovative techniques for hernia repair.

Excellent care throughout!

Excellent team, friendly and competent. Excellent treatment and care given. No pain killers needed and I was able to travel home on public transport the same day. I’m 73 years old. It’s important to listen to advice given as everyone is different.

The whole experience of having my hernia repair was first rate, from start to finish. I have nothing but praise for everyone involved in the administration and medical procedures. My recovery following initial inconvenience common with any operation was quite swift and trouble free. I would have no hesitation in recommending treatment at the British Hernia Centre.

In 2002, I traveled from New York to have my inguinal hernia repaired at the BHC.

I had wonderful care, a rapid recovery, and have had a trouble-free repair for more than 12 years. I also got to do some sightseeing just 24 hours after surgery.

Going to the BHC was one of the best choices I have ever made. Thanks!!!

Never in history has a surgeon done a 100% operation ie. complete perfection in both the operation and recovery. Thanks to the Almighty, I am that man.

As soon as the operation was completed, I had no pain whatsoever, I had complete movement immediately after the operation, could tie my shoelaces, bend down without any pain, etc. i even danced in my room.

I cannot thank you enough. The surgeon was SUPERB together with the other members of the team. The nurses were suberb. basically, I am your best advert to the public/outside world. It was awesome. In fact, it was as if I never had an operation!!!! Everyone in my community couldn’t believe my miraculous recovery, etc.

Keep up the great work. The best deserves the best, I am more than prepared to spread the word worldwide. Don’t blame me when you will expand so greatly, you won’t be able to cope!!! I owe it to you.

After 18 Years living with my hernia, 24 hours at The British Hernia Centre and all my fears were gone.

From the first contact with my surgeon to the telephone calls I received to follow up after I left everything was 100% professional; no pain, back to work, driving.

I would like thank all of you for your care and skills and would highly recommend the British Hernia Centre.

I’m extremely happy about how the procedure went

After two days I was fully able to walk anywhere without any of the original pain at all, and after three days I resumed my work as a joiner- although gently, for the first week. After the first week I was able to work almost completely normally, and now – two weeks on – I’m working as I was before the procedure (but without the discomfort).

My first repair by yourselves five years ago (on the other side) never gives problems.

Overall, extremely happy with the whole experience. I was kept informed at all times, and the staff and facilities were excellent.
Thank you!

I’m 30 years old and I had an operation at the British Hernia Center in late October 2020 and had a very positive experience. Despite the challenging atmosphere created by the coronavirus, and additional challenges that come along with getting an operation in another country (I live in the US), the team at The British Hernia Center was able to make arrangements to ensure the procedure went forward.

At 6 weeks I chose to resume surfing and running at full tilt without any side effects since then.

The recovery was a challenge, but I would still highly recommend this facility to other Americans that may face sky-high costs depending on their insurance.

I am very happy. Went skiing 10 days after the op (still doing so) with no ill-effect.

The surgeon was excellent, ~ nurses too, let me out quickly.

No painkillers needed. Seems to be healing nicely.

You repaired my inguinal hernia on 2/1/2013.

Apart from slight tenderness for a couple of days, I experienced no pain, and used no painkillers at all. I was back at work after 3 days, and have just returned from an all-out skiing holiday in the French Alps one month after surgery with absolutely no problems at all.

Thank you so much to all the staff at the BHC for your wonderful kindness and care. I couldn’t have asked for a more positive experience, or a more successful outcome.

You provided exactly what I expected from your website. The whole process was extremely efficient, pain free and conducted in a very friendly atmosphere. Normality returned in about 5 days.

Since the op I have resumed gardening, DIY, and driven 2,424 miles on a 3 week tour of Ireland!

I am a really happy ‘customer’ who would recommend you to anyone I meet in similar circumstances to mine. Praise be that I don’t get another hernia, but if I do I will be in touch for further treatment and help.

Thanks for everything.

Had my surgery Monday lunchtime.
Went out to eat on the way home.
Out to restaurant with the boys next day – food and drink
NO pain-killers – NO PAIN!

Everything from start to finish went well. I came to the British Hernia Centre on a recommendation and seeing your website. I could not believe it could be so easy. Many thanks.

I was amazed at the lack of pain after my Inguinal hernia repair at the British Hernia Centre – just a mild discomfort when I exerted myself which disappeared within a few days. I had no need to resort to painkillers at any time and none of the unlikely but possible post-operative problems were experienced.

The care and expertise I received from the surgeon, anaesthetist and all theatre and hospital staff were first class, as was the lovely and most welcome lunch I enjoyed prior to discharge.

Thankfully I am now able to resume an active life and am grateful to everybody at the British Hernia Centre.

Thank you to all the wonderful staff at the British Hernia Centre. I was very impressed by your kindness and professional service. My surgeon is exceptional in his integrity and compassion. He really went the extra mile to ensure that I received the right treatment. The advice he gave me not to go ahead with our planned surgery meant he lost the fee (which was promptly refunded) and the theatre booking we had arranged. On top of this he arranged for a colleague to see me the following day just to be sure it was the right decision.

I highly recommend the centre to anyone considering private surgery, you will be in very safe hands here.

I was delighted with the result of my femoral hernia surgery. I travelled from the north of England, staying two nights in a hotel close by.

The procedure and after-care treatment were excellent. My surgeon and the anaesthetist are exceptionally skilled and I felt well-informed and completely reassured throughout the day and afterwards. The nursing staff were caring and supportive.

I am someone who bruises easily so I couldn’t believe that I had virtually no bruising around the incision site. I don’t know how that is even possible! After a week I felt good and back to everyday life and exercise.I now have no swelling at all. Six months later I can hardly see any scar. In fact it is difficult to believe that I have even had an operation.

Bravo British Hernia Centre! and Thank you

My thanks to the British Hernia Centre for a friendly, supportive and professional approach from start to finish. I was impressed by the speed with which my initial enquiry was answered and an appointment made – and then I was impressed at every subsequent step.

My surgeon was personable and reassuring. All the support staff at the Centre and the hospital were helpful. The information provided was clear and reliable. The procedure itself was practically a pleasure! Certainly, there was no pain. I felt relaxed throughout and ready for tea and biscuits immediately post-op. Recovery has been remarkably quick and largely painless.

I recommend the BHC without reservation to anyone who has to undergo hernia repair.

I want to say how grateful I am to everyone at the British Hernia Centre for the wonderful attention received at the weekend. From admittance through to discharge the same day, I cannot fault the professionalism and concern of all the staff. In particular, a big thank you of course to the surgeon and anaesthetist for their reassurance and humour during the procedure.

Local anaesthetic meant that I was able to chat away to them during the whole operation which was completed in 30 minutes. I was then attended to by a lovely man in the recovery room who put me at ease and assessed my level of coherence post op. Not to forget the nurse who ensured I was comfortable both pre and post op.

A very well appointed private room and a most welcome lunch post op meant I was ready to leave in a much better condition than I could possibly have hoped for.

Now into my third day of recovery, I managed a one hour walk yesterday with no after effects.
All in all, a RESULT! Thank you all so much.

I feel the procedure went very well. I am so pleased to not have any pain or discomfort and for everything in that area to look normal. I had the hernia for six months.

The care given by nursing staff and doctors was fantastic.

I flew from Inverness to London on Friday evening had my op on Saturday 9am and back to Inverness Sunday.

• first class hospital
• first class nursing staff
• first class doctors.

Thank you so much

The whole procedure lasted about 1½ hrs including recovery etc but at no point did I feel discomfort or lacking in confidence because I was surrounded by genuine caring nurses/staff.

I had the opposite side hernia repaired some 10 yrs ago at The British Hernia Centre. Touch wood I have never had a problem with this previous repair hence my reasons for selecting The British Hernia Centre to undertake the current repair.

I am 68 yrs old and have already returned to bowling some 7 days after the repair and intend to start gym next week.

I am absolutely delighted with every aspect of the care. Immediately after the proceedure I walked without discomfort.

After two weeks I feel ready for anything!

I am now back in the Bahamas after a successful op at the British Hernia Centre at St John & St Elizabeth.

I would like to say a big THANK YOU for the excellent service I received, both prior to leaving the Bahamas for London and then at the Centre.

I originally found the British Hernia Centre on this website. I found the information posted on the site to be comprehensive and very informative, enough to give me the confidence to contact you.

All staff with whom I came into contact were courteous, friendly and had answers to all my questions.

Having made the decision to have my hernia repaired by the BHC, I was sent information which answered all my questions. I found it particularly thoughtful that you not only gave information directly linked to my short stay at the hospital but also lateral information with regard to nearby hotels and more.

Everyone with whom I came into contact, from Danny of the Car Service who drove me to and from the hospital, to the staff in the Centre, the anesthesiologist and the operating room nurse, are to be commended on their friendly and easy manner and their excellent bedside manner.

The surgeon treating me is a gentleman and a gem. He completely put me at my ease – and obviously did a marvelous job, as after the operation I felt just fine with only a small amount of discomfort rather than any pain so that I did not have to take a single pain killer, not even the first night after the operation.

This was my first ever time in a hospital and my experience with doctors has also been extremely limited – at age 61 I am very lucky to be able to say this. I have a rather demanding job and consider the short time I spent at the hospital as a wonderful enforced rest.

This has been a very positive experience, and I would not hesitate to recommend the British Hernia Centre to anyone else who needs this kind of medical help.

I returned to the Bahamas last week and I am fine. The day after the operation I resumed taking gentle daily walks and have now taken up daily exercise again.

Please extend my thanks to everyone.

It’s now been 6 months since my operation, I’m male and in my early 30s. Like many people browsing this site you’ll be wondering if it’s better to leave it and do nothing. I just wanted to reassure you that having it done is the best decision. No more worrying about it getting worse.

I had a great experience from the pre-op consultations through to the quality of the hospital on the day and the after care, they have time for your concerns and put me at ease. I was home the next day, back at work within 2 weeks (could have gone sooner). I am now back to intensive cycling every weekend with only a small scar to show for the operation. I would recommend you contact them.

All the staff at The British Hernia Centre were extremely kind and professional at all times. Very impressive!

I have now had TWO (separate) hernia operations at The British Hernia Centre and both have been trouble-free and very successful. My surgeon was always considerate and efficient at every stage of the procedure. My thanks and regards to him.

I would not hesitate to recommend The British Hernia Centre to anyone (and indeed, have done so!).

Wonderful experience, I was really frightened about the whole ordeal as I had a large hernia. It turned out to be a nice experience. I was out and walking in less than 24hours. Just a bit of pain getting up from bed for the first two days, but with a little help it was ok. After a week you could see it was a speedy recovery with the dressing removed and a healing wound. Will recommend to anyone that this is the place to go.

I found recovery MUCH better than I thought. I dropped the painkillers after 24 hours and was back at work the NEXT MORNING

I would highly recommend The British Hernia Centre to anyone looking for a specialist in hernia repair. I chose to pay privately and use the BHC for my repair giving me the best possible chance of returning to sports and with the quickest recovery time, I have certainly not been disappointed.

The surgeon who carried out the operation was brilliant. He explained exactly what I could expect from the operation and answered any questions I had, leaving me very confident that I would return to full fitness.

All of the staff were very friendly and made my short stay very comfortable. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough.
Thank you.

I had an inguinal hernia op, under local anaesthetic

At 9:30 I went down for my op which took a mere 30 minutes.

By midday, I had already had lunch and my discharge was being sorted.

I left at 1pm, unaccompanied, taxi to Waterloo and caught the train home.

Within a week I was walking 4-5km and now just short of a month after my op, I went for a 5km run 👍.
The care was fabulous, all the nurses were wonderful, kind, helpful and a good sense of humour.

In summary, very positive experience in the hands of an excellent team.

The experience was world class. Exceptionally professional. Great hospital, nursing staff and surgeon. I was back at work the day after my operation and back in the gym/ playing golf two weeks after the procedure. I never really experienced any pain. Now one month on, the operation site has healed perfectly.

I feel the procedure went very well. I am so pleased to not have any pain or discomfort and for everything in that area to look normal. I had the hernia for six months.

The care given by nursing staff and doctors was fantastic.

I flew from Inverness to London on Friday evening had my op on Saturday 9am and back to Inverness Sunday.

• first class hospital
• first class nursing staff
• first class doctors.

Thank you so much

The Procedure, from initial consultation to the surgery went very well and was very professional. The day of my operation was less frightening than I could have hoped for!

From admission by competent staff, to the consultant, to the aftercare was all excellent.

My room was warm and comfortable, the staff pleasant, kind and respectful and competent.

The follow-up call from the consultant a few days later was very much appreciated.

My recovery went well and I will have no hesitation – if the need ever arises – to attend the British Hernia Centre

All I can say is WOW!

After having a bilateral inguinal hernia repair in my home country of Portugal, the thought of having a recurrence filled me with horror, mainly as I was bed-ridden in Portugal for 3 days post-op.

Unfortunately, the worst happened and the hernia recurred. I decided to contact The British Hernia Centre and I was thoroughly impressed from start to finish.

The staff were professional and helpful and everything went perfectly to plan, all organized from 1000 miles away!

The operation itself was of an incredible quality. I was up and walking around just 2 hours after the surgery! Now, 3 weeks on, and I am pain free!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! 100% Recommended to anybody.

Scott (17 years old) – Portugal

I have an extremely complex situation following previous extensive hernia surgery. I had a consultation with The British Hernia Centre today and cannot speak highly enough of this surgeon. He was honest, kind and patient,immediately putting myself and my daughters at ease and made the 400 mile trip well worth it. Whilst surgery may not be an option for me at the moment, annual reviews with this surgeon most certainly are.

My hernia was starting to bother me so I finally decided to do something about it. I was told that the wait on the NHS was ages and that the techniques used required general anaesthesia and were not being done by hernia specialists, just one of their general surgeons – whoever would be available on the day.

I saw The British Hernia Centre’s web site after a friend recommended them and I called them. Even the girl who answered the phone gave me more information about hernias than my own GP ever had time for. They sounded terrific. I booked an appointment and the people there could not have been nicer.

The surgeon who examined me in consultation was the same consultant who later did the operation and he was charming, extremely helpful and very friendly. I was completely at ease.

My operation was all over in minutes, was painless and I walked out of theatre myself. They gave me a cup of tea and very soon, I felt absolutely fine, got up and left.

I did not spend one minute in bed to recuperate – I was out for dinner that same evening! I took a few days off and was back at my office on Monday morning.

I am only sorry I put it off for so long. The whole experience was nothing at all like I had expected, I can almost say I enjoyed it. I can see why The British Hernia Centre is Number One and I would recommend them to anybody.

VERY satisfied with the service. My visit was well coordinated and I was well enough to take the tube and train home after the procedure. This was my second operation and this one had NO impact on my daily activities.

I was back at work IMMEDIATELY
and resumed my normal activities IMMEDIATELY and was driving in two days

Excellent and I would always recommend the British Hernia Centre

6 months post-op reminded me to again express my gratitude to all concerned at the British Hernia Centre, particularly my surgeon who did an absolutely brilliant job.

The only issues I have concern the failed repair carried out in the [a major English NHS teaching hospital] in November last year. Their having operated on me twice in one night and failing to repair the hernia I have now been told the surgeon who carried out the operation “no long works for the trust” so I cannot follow up what happened. This is the only painful area.

Please, please pass on my heartfelt thanks to all at the British Hernia Centre for allowing me to return to normal life so quickly!

I always recommend friends and family and work colleagues to the British Hernia Centre whenever hernias are mentioned.

Full of admiration. You deserve your reputation as the world’s leading hernia facility.

Not only has the recuperation from my hernia procedure followed precisely what you predicted but none of the unlikely problems, about which I was cautioned, has arisen. Thank you – all of you. But especially my surgeon, and the theatre team who assisted him as well as all those who were involved prior to and after the procedure.

It is wonderful to be freed from all the constraints to one’s life caused by the hernia.

You are all fabulous!

I had seen 3 different consultants in 3 different hospitals and all of them advised me not to proceed with surgery as my hernia was extremely large. However when I had my initial consultation at the British Hernia Centre I was delighted that my specialist there told me that he would put me back to my former self.

In my opinion they are the best in this field and successfully repaired my hernia.

My life has been transformed, I am 8 stone lighter and my confidence and outlook in life is totally different since the successful surgery. The difference between before the surgery and after is unbelievable.

Would highly recommend this team to anyone.

I was driving and returned to work in under a week.

I have been very happy with The British Hernia Centre, the service I received was top class and I would be delighted to recommend them to anyone who requires any assistance with their hernia.

I incurred a Hernia as a sporting injury. Whilst working very long hours in the City (for an extremely high profile fund manager) I found that surgery could wait no longer. I needed to ensure that I was fit and back to work as quickly as possible.

I did thorough research, and I did not hesitate to book myself in for hernia surgery with The British Hernia Centre. The confidence and care that I received from my surgeon and the staff at the hospital has been brilliant. The repair performed has been faultless for many years. You could not wish for better.

The whole thing, starting with the initial consultation, was handled in a way that gave me total confidence and put me at ease. There was a nice relaxed air, with a very sensible level of humour that left me feeling that I was in good and very experienced hands. I felt that nothing was being understated and that I was being told it totally “as it was”, but that there was nothing of which to be afraid. You were all very open to, and actively encouraged questions, giving honest but reassuring answers. As regards the operation itself, it passed off very smoothly and left me with very little pain both on the day or subsequently.

The whole experience was handled as well as it could have been. Thank you.

If you suffer from hernia I would urge you to visit The British Hernia Centre.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff and my excellent surgeon at The British Hernia Centre for carrying out my hernia operation just over a month ago. The staff were friendly, attentive and reassuring. I have never felt comfortable in hospitals but I have to say this experience has made me understand that if you are working with experts in the field then the results are quite simply amazing.

I felt no pain prior, during or after my day surgery operation. I was able to walk with ease to the car following surgery. I was prescribed painkillers but found that these weren’t necessary after a couple of days. I also highly recommend the Club Sandwich post operation.

1 month on and I’m back in the gym running several times a week between 6 and 8kms. I have felt no discomfort after the operation and the wound is healing very well. I have decided not to go back for a follow-up checkup with the surgeon as everything has gone so well.

If I ever require a hernia operation again I will most definitely be booking myself into The British Hernia Centre. If you want Hernia specialists this is the best place for your surgery. I would urge you not to use the NHS as you are most likely to be operated on by a general surgeon with less experience in this area. There is also the likelihood they will not use the The British Hernia Centre’s methods. The BHC’s method means that recovery is a lot faster and you can get back to your daily life quickly.

I had an umbilical hernia which was operated on with such care that I experienced no post-operative pain. Excellent care and supervision.

I was a little apprehensive, but my surgeon put me completely at ease. The local anaesthetic was superb. My recovery after the surgery was very good, I was driving on the Motorway 5 days after the operation.

The hospital staff were delightful.

I am SO glad I had this hernia fixed and to be able to feel my body intact again.

Although after lots of “homework” I had decided to have my inguinal hernia repaired by The British Hernia Centre, I was, I must admit, a bit sceptical about some of their claims of quick recovery periods.

However, I can honestly say that I have been astonished at my rapid recovery after my surgery. Within about 2 hours or so of my operation I was out shopping! YES REALLY!! I have had zero pain and only some very mild discomfort. My social life has not in any way been disrupted and I sit in my office typing this 76 hours after surgery and I will be able to do a full day’s work with ease. I’m about to email my surgeon at the Centre to get a little advice in order to ensure I don’t overdo it physically ……I feel so incredibly well.

I came over from France, had my operation on Friday and then enjoyed the rest of the weekend in the UK shopping with my wife and eating out with friends!!

I remain utterly amazed!

I would like to express my gratitude to you all, especially the surgeon and the team, for your superb service.

Every aspect of my experience was a pleasure, from ward care to surgery, post operation and recovery.

It was a joy to know I was being taken care of by such a professional and good humoured team.
I will not hesitate in recommending The British Hernia Centre.

I was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia in April 2022, probably brought on by weightlifting. I’m 64, and in otherwise good health. As I researched my choices for a repair, I was surprised to find that almost every U.S. doctor in my area wanted to perform a robotic laparoscopic surgery, which involves general anesthesia and making 3 keyholes to repair one hole (the hernia.) And the recovery period was daunting; it would be six months before I could consider lifting significant weights. Naturally, it’s also very expensive.

Fortunately the British Hernia Centre’s web site came up during my investigation. At first, I thought it was too good to be true: only local anesthetic, a small external incision, and mesh inserted between layers of the abdominal muscles; no mucking about in the abdomen, and no risk of nicking something important or having the intestines attach to the mesh as it heals.

After contacting the Centre for further information, I scheduled a flight from Seattle to London. The Centre was very accommodating. I arrived in the early morning, had a consultation with my surgeon in the afternoon, and surgery was scheduled for the following morning.

The morning of the surgery, I walked two miles from my hotel in Kensington to the hospital. The facilities are modern, the staff were welcoming and cordial, and the doctors were excellent. They do provide a light to medium sedation so that you will be comfortable during the procedure.

The procedure lasted less than 30 minutes. I returned to my hospital room (perhaps I should call it a suite, it was very comfortable), relaxed there a bit, had a delicious lunch, and walked two miles back to my hotel. Try doing that after your laparoscopic surgery!

The pain over the next three or four days was easily managed with a little paracetamol (acetaminophen as it’s called in the U.S.) and ibuprofen. I walked miles every day. They suggest a light jog already the following day, but this was a bit uncomfortable. I remained in the UK for a week, and saw the sights, including an aerial tour of Kent and the Dover coast in a WWII Spitfire — complete with victory rolls. The incision was unaffected.

Now, two weeks later, all pain is gone; only some numbness and itchiness remains. I’ve resumed all normal activity (including running) and expect to be lifting again at the 6 week mark.

I was so impressed with the staff, facilities, and the effectiveness of the procedure itself. The long journey was certainly worth it; the cost was very reasonable; and I very highly recommend the Centre and its staff to anyone. After seeing my results, even my own doctor here in the U.S. (who has developed an umbilical hernia) is planning to have his repaired there this fall.

I have recommended your surgeons to many of my patients, but a few months ago you performed an inguinal hernia operation on myself.

The surgeon and the surgical team were top professionals pre and post operation. I was up and walking the same day and fully recovered in a few weeks time. I couldn’t ask for more.
Dr F Eftekhari MD FLCOM
Retired Orthopaedic Surgeon

Thank you so much for a fantastic piece of surgery. Thank you to all the team.

Three months on and everything has settled.

• No swelling,
• No pain,
• No infection,
• No irritation,
• No abnormalities and
• Full sensitivity returned beneath the scar.
Surgical perfection.

What a wonderful job! I thank you for your great understanding, care and expertise.

All I can say is well done to you and everyone at the The British Hernia Centre.

With best wishes to you all.

Because I’ve never had one of these done before you don’t really know how different it is. I do know that I was extremely uncomfortable at the thought that my local NHS hospital wanted to give me a general anaesthetic for what I thought was a fairly small operation.

Anyway, my wife researched alternatives and we ended up at The British Hernia Centre. The service was excellent, the operation was brief and about three hours afterwards in the evening we went out for a meal with our children and their friends. My wife and I are planning to move to London so next day we went tramping the streets looking at different areas where we might want to buy a home. When we got back, we checked on Google maps and found we had walked about 6 miles and, to be honest, I had quite forgotten about the operation. I had not taken any of the pain relief medication I had been given as I had not experienced any pain.

After the weekend I went back to work.

It has been three months now since the operation and I can honestly say that it has had no impact on my life at all. A few weeks after the operation, the clinic rang me up to ask how things were going and, for a moment, I couldn’t remember who they were!

Congratulations to the whole team and I confidently hope I shall never see you again!

I had my operation seven weeks ago, after hesitating over it for more than a year. My only regret is wasting all that time when I could have been back to normal so much sooner.

Your team was fantastic – very reassuring, friendly and patient – and the whole process really was quick and easy.

In short, I’m very glad that I had my hernia repaired at The British Hernia Centre by experts and specialists. Should I ever get another, I’ll be going back there, and I shan’t be wasting any time.

I am very pleased with my umbilical hernia repair at The British Hernia Centre and wish to convey my grateful thanks to my surgeon and the entire team for the care and expert treatment I received.

It is early days, but I am already without pain and my only concern is to take it easy as I already feel as if I can return to sports activities again. I would advise anyone considering hernia treatment to bite the bullet without any hesitation.

Had a Nissen Fundoplication for a Hiatus Hernia just over two weeks ago at the British Hernia Centre. The outcome has been outstanding, absolutely zero acid reflux, zero complications and I was able to return to a physical job just 10 days after the operation, I even had no need for painkillers or any other medication 48 hours after the op.

The staff were fantastic and the whole thing which I was very anxious about went brilliantly.

For the first time in 7 years, since the operation I have had no need for Omeprazole and even after 10 days I can swallow just about all foods as long as I chew thoroughly. I have had very little Colic, am able to belch which they say after such operations is rare and have had absolutely no acid reflux which I had so severely, it led to Barretts Oesophagus by age 27.

If the long term outcome is as good as it has been so far, these guys will have literally changed my lives. The money I spent to have this privately done was worth every penny and I cannot thank these guys enough. If you are still undecided then at the very least go speak to these guys.

I highly recommend the British Hernia Centre for, in my experience, the highest quality of service possible.

As a chronic sufferer of ‘white coat’ anxiety, the surgeon and his colleagues provided me, in addition to the surgery, an expert psychological remedy, which calmed my mind and senses prior to the theatre experience (which I was led to with a big smile on my face, thanks to their calming influence).

The surgery seemed quick and (have to say) pleasant. The sheer professionalism of the team was, to me, breathtaking. This did not come as a surprise though, since having had the consultation with my surgeon, who reassuringly demonstrated through a thorough explanation of the repair procedure, that I was indeed at the right place.

I received wonderful after-care from the staff. From the time of the surgery I have taken only two small pain killers and a fair bit of walking, which was encouraged by the team.

It has now been nearly two weeks since the op and I feel great! There is a bit of soreness once in a while, but it diminishes day by day.

I’m so glad that I didn’t go the NHS route and am convinced that it pays dividends a thousand fold to employ the experts in the field. The British Hernia Centre are the experts, and to reiterate, I highly recommend them !

David Punshon

I am 68 years old. On 20 April 2012, I went for an umbilical hernia repair at The British Hernia Centre. When I arrived I was made so welcome by the staff. I then saw my surgeon, who explained everything to me, after which I got ready for my procedure. The nurse who gave me tests was first class. He explained everything as well. I then went to the operating room and again, the nurses in there were so nice. I had a local anaesthetic and my repair was done. After the surgery, I walked to an adjacent recovery room where I had two cups of tea and sandwiches, served to me by a lovely lady.

I then saw the nurse and surgeon again, they checked me out and gave me the all-clear to leave and my wife drove me to a local hotel where we stayed overnight, as we live 140 miles away in Suffolk. We drove back to Suffolk, I had two weeks off my work in traffic management.

I was able to drive again in 6 days (when I was sure I had no pain using the pedals). The nurse also rang me to see if I was okay after a week. I thought that was a lovely touch, by very caring people.

The centre also wrote to me, my surgeon was on call 24/7 if I wanted to speak to him. Where else would you get that service?

I paid for the surgery. On the NHS I would have had to take 3 months off work for recovery, having used other methods that also would have required general anaesthesia.

I hope I have given an insight of my dealings with The British Hernia Centre. First class treatment and care and after-care. I recommend them.

After suffering with a groin Hernia I decided to see a consultant and get it fixed, I’m in BUPA so I booked in to see a hernia specialist in Manchester where I live. The consultant was excellent, he said he could perform the operation using keyhole surgery and I would have a general anaesthetic. He said it wasn’t an easy operation but he had done many of them so there would not be a problem. I was about to book this when my wife checked out The British Hernia Centre, their procedure seemed much less intrusive and the recovery times much better.

Today is the sixth day since I had my operation completed by The British Hernia Centre at the Lindo wing. The whole experience has been amazing and far better than I expected.

My consultation was one evening last week, my specialist’s confident and pleasant manner filled me with confidence for my operation the following morning.

On the morning of my operation I was introduced to my anaesthetist, he explained everything to me and made me feel completely at ease.

The operation (under LOCAL anaesthetic, not General) took around half an hour, I was awake but could not feel any pain, once completed I spent a short time in Recovery where I was monitored before being taken back to my room for an excellent well deserved meal.

A couple of hours later my wife and I were walking back to my hotel and that evening we had a walk out and enjoyed a nice meal in a local restaurant.

The following day we returned to Manchester by train, the recovery has been both remarkable and uneventful, I have had no pain from Day 1, the only thing I have felt is the slight discomfort you would expect from the dressing. I have not mentioned the Admin and the rest of the nursing staff at the centre, they were all very helpful and totally professional.

I would like to thank the whole team for their help, i’m just so pleased my wife found The British Hernia Centre.

I had a very large abdominal hernia which was causing me considerable distress. It was extremely unsightly and was causing severe pain and vomiting on an increasingly regular basis.

Despite a number of enquiries and private consultations, I could not find anyone in Scotland who was willing to operate, either privately or within the NHS.

From my first contact with my surgeon at The British Hernia Centre, I was treated with kindness and compassion and given hope that I could be helped and that life could return to normal..
I returned about 3 weeks later for repair of my hernia and reconstruction of my abdominal wall.

At all times I was treated with kindness, compassion and professionalism by all members of the team (my surgeon and anaesthetist and the rest of the surgical team, all nursing staff and physiotherapy) Also the many others in the background such as admin, cleaning staff and catering.

I was admitted for 4 days and my surgeon visited me on each of those which was SO reassuring.
He followed me up as an outpatient prior to my return to Glasgow and again at 3 months when I attended for review. On one occasion he contacted my GP to request bloods and has remained available to me for advice by text or phone.

After recovery I was able to return to running, swimming and walking my wee dog

At six months, life is almost back to normal. I have a flat abdomen and can (much to my delight) fit back into my favourite dresses.My scar is very feint and barely noticeable.

I have only positive things to say about all aspects of my care.

Finally, the food was just fabulous and served with such flair by the lovely catering staff in their smart uniforms. Definitely a highlight of my stay.

I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending The British Hernia Centre.

Many thanks for giving me my life back 🙏

Being regarded as a ‘Wimp’ by my Good Lady when it comes to pain, I was overjoyed that I did not need ANY painkillers following the operation, which was carried out in an efficient and friendly manner.

I felt at ease as soon as I met my surgeon.

Impressed with the hospital and all the staff that we came into contact with.

I will certainly be recommending The British Hernia Centre to any hernia sufferers. Many thanks.

I am very happy with the treatment and the recovery period which was much quicker than the keyhole surgery I had on the NHS 5 months ago.

I am very happy and could not fault the treatment before, during or afterwards.

Apart from numbness and a bit of discomfort which is getting better by the day, I am back to cycling and running.

I could not be happier.

The procedure undertaken at The British Hernia Centre was a complete success.

Both my surgeon and the nursing staff were highly professional and set me at ease before, during and after my operation.

I would have no hesitation in recommending The British Hernia Centre to anyone requiring a similar operation.

I did not forget it was a year today that I had the TRIPLE hernia procedure and was going to send my heartfelt thanks once again. It was a nice touch to receive the follow-up questionnaire.

May I once again pass on my gratitude to my surgeon who carried out the triple repair but also on one had to make good a three time failed previous repair! [performed elsewhere]

I am now teaching PE again and as a former elite level road racing cyclist am enjoying training again bent double with no issues!!

Thank you to everyone who made my experience so positive at a time when I was really struggling. As always I recommend the BHC at every opportunity.

In my 71 years I have never had an anaesthetic and never undergone surgery – until yesterday – when I had a right inguinal hernia repaired under local anaesthetic at the British Hernia Centre.

I was completely unaware that I had in fact been asleep while this was done. The operation took around half an hour and I felt nothing.

The team, including my anaesthetists, the theatre staff and all the superb nurses who cared for me from the moment I arrived could not have have done more to ensure my safety and my wellbeing throughout my stay.

Today 24 hours later I am a little sore but Paracetamol and Ibuprofen are all I have required for pain relief. I have been at work today – admittedly in a low key role- and have negotiated stairs with only slight discomfort

I can wholeheartedly recommend anyone with a hernia to contact the British Hernia Centre without delay

Thank you to all those people who were involved in my operation yesterday. You are all wonderful individuals and I feel honoured to have met you and be cared for by you.

18 years ago I had my first hernia repair done by The British Hernia Centre and was extremely pleased with the result. I said at the time that I hoped never to have another hernia, but if I did, I would know exactly where to come. Well, 18 years later I did have another hernia on the other side and I didn’t hesitate in calling the BHC.

I naturally based my expectations this time on my previous experience but I have to say that this time, not only was the recovery even quicker but there was even less soreness afterwards than last time. I did not even need any painkillers.

Two days after the procedure it was our wedding anniversary and, not only did I feel well enough to go out for a meal, I drove us to the restaurant. On removing the dressing, the scar was barely noticeable – and no stitches to come out!!!

Over the years I have recommended The British Hernia Centre to several people unfortunate enough to suffer hernias and I will certainly continue to do so.

Thank you SO much for your expertise – AGAIN!

Had I known beforehand how easy it would all be, even the slight anxiety in anticipation was needless; so many thanks indeed

I was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia in April 2022, probably brought on by weightlifting. I’m 64, and in otherwise good health. As I researched my choices for a repair, I was surprised to find that almost every U.S. doctor in my area wanted to perform a robotic laparoscopic surgery, which involves general anesthesia and making 3 keyholes to repair one hole (the hernia.) And the recovery period was daunting; it would be six months before I could consider lifting significant weights. Naturally, it’s also very expensive.

Fortunately the British Hernia Centre’s web site came up during my investigation. At first, I thought it was too good to be true: only local anesthetic, a small external incision, and mesh inserted between layers of the abdominal muscles; no mucking about in the abdomen, and no risk of nicking something important or having the intestines attach to the mesh as it heals.

After contacting the Centre for further information, I scheduled a flight from Seattle to London. The Centre was very accommodating. I arrived in the early morning, had a consultation with my surgeon in the afternoon, and surgery was scheduled for the following morning.

The morning of the surgery, I walked two miles from my hotel in Kensington to the hospital. The facilities are modern, the staff were welcoming and cordial, and the doctors were excellent. They do provide a light to medium sedation so that you will be comfortable during the procedure.

The procedure lasted less than 30 minutes. I returned to my hospital room (perhaps I should call it a suite, it was very comfortable), relaxed there a bit, had a delicious lunch, and walked two miles back to my hotel. Try doing that after your laparoscopic surgery!

The pain over the next three or four days was easily managed with a little paracetamol (acetaminophen as it’s called in the U.S.) and ibuprofen. I walked miles every day. They suggest a light jog already the following day, but this was a bit uncomfortable. I remained in the UK for a week, and saw the sights, including an aerial tour of Kent and the Dover coast in a WWII Spitfire — complete with victory rolls. The incision was unaffected.

Now, two weeks later, all pain is gone; only some numbness and itchiness remains. I’ve resumed all normal activity (including running) and expect to be lifting again at the 6 week mark.

I was so impressed with the staff, facilities, and the effectiveness of the procedure itself. The long journey was certainly worth it; the cost was very reasonable; and I very highly recommend the Centre and its staff to anyone. After seeing my results, even my own doctor here in the U.S. (who has developed an umbilical hernia) is planning to have his repaired there this fall.

I am pleased to have undergone the procedure as the hernia was slowing my activity level. The fact that the hernia would never heal of its own accord was unacceptable for me. The procedure was for me a necessary step to resuming both my normal mental and physical quality of life.

I had a sudden Inguinal Hernia in mid July. My GP warned me – push it back in but ‘if it gets very painful go to A&E because it could go horribly wrong’. My wife was talking to a friend who told us of The British Hernia Centre. Three days later we drove up to them at the Lindo Wing. Seven days later we drove.100 miles again,up early am. Job done – lots of TLC – advice on what to do and not to do – Lovely lunch. Stretched along the back seat of the car – in bed AT HOME by 5:30pm.

Now ten days on I feel so good. Walking gently, nap in early afternoon, dressing off at home with “Peeleasy” – perfect scar -no stitches to worry about.

If you feel a hernia, DO NOT wait for NHS. Get up to The British Hernia Centre. It is the best money I have ever spent. Trust me. I’m 84 !

Had my hernia operation 10 days ago and am so happy I chose the Hernia centre over my local hospital.

Having been afraid of having a general anaesthetic I was so glad to have been made aware that only light sedation was used. This was my main reason for choosing here for the procedure.

I was even afraid of sedation but now would have no hesitation in the future. I was able to talk to the team during the procedure although I did fall asleep. All staff were most friendly and understanding.

Every day I have improved and been for a 10,000 step walk today. The scar seems to have healed as per the instructions to the point. I have confidence this will improve further and I will be back on the golf course soon.

Many thanks to the team

Three weeks ago I spent a relaxing morning at The British Hernia Centre. At times I felt as if I was at a health spa rather than a health clinic, such was the courtesy, care and consideration I received from everyone I came into contact with.

I can’t tell you about the op because I dozed off during it, but I can say that the coffee and sandwiches afterwards were great. I asked for and got biscuits too but don’t tell them it was me who told you! Three days later I was driving and mowing the lawn – the rest as they say is history.

Looking back, I wish I had done this sooner. I realise now that telling myself it wasn’t a problem meant I hadn’t done things I wanted to do because I knew it might cause a problem.

The real bonus has been that my wife has stopped nagging me to get rid of the rowing machine and for that and everything else I thank all the staff at The British Hernia Centre.

I must thank all the staff at The British Hernia Centre for the way I was looked after with what was described as a “large inguinal hernia”.

I arrived at The Centre at 0830 and was back in my hotel room by 1145, having been properly examined, the entire procedure, some refreshments and being armed with post-operative instructions.

I was able to fly home 48 hours after the operation, to drive the next day and I returned to work the next week.

All the staff at The Centre were extremely friendly, courteous and very professional in the way they treated me and I cannot sing their praises loud enough! Their dedication to me was, without question, second to none.

I had seen 3 different consultants in 3 different hospitals and all of them advised me not to proceed with surgery as my hernia was extremely large. However when I had my initial consultation at the British Hernia Centre I was delighted that my specialist there told me that he would put me back to my former self.

In my opinion they are the best in this field and successfully repaired my hernia.

My life has been transformed, I am 8 stone lighter and my confidence and outlook in life is totally different since the successful surgery. The difference between before the surgery and after is unbelievable.

Would highly recommend this team to anyone.

Splendid experience in every way with friendly, professional assistance from all those involved, particularly Liz of Patient Care, the nursing staff responsible for Coronovirus testing, the Operating Theatre and Recovery Room staff, the helpful anaesthetist and of course my excellent consultant, who was particularly friendly and helpful. The telephone consultation was followed by a completely successful and pain-free repair of my Inguinal hernia under a local anaesthetic.

Subsequently I followed the clear post-operative guidance leaflet and after a couple of days stopped using the recommended pain killers (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol) because they were not needed. Removal of the dressing after the recommended 7 days revealed a small, cleanly healed scar.

Despite the present pandemic, as an 82 year old asthmatic, I was made to feel safe from my arrival for the first Covid test 48 hrs beforehand until my departure when I walked out after the Operation was over, fed and in comfort. I could not have asked for better treatment: my grateful thanks to all concerned.

I cannot thank the surgical team enough for giving me my quality of life back. Using the British Hernia Centre was the best outcome for me. I am convinced that the operation outcome will be better than using my local NHS hospital because of your expertise in hernia repair.