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Patients’ Own Comments
Any patient who has had a hernia repaired at The British Hernia Centre is invited to post comments on his/her experience on this blog. It is intended to be a guide for others who are contemplating having their hernia repaired.
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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 was completely satisfied with the whole procedure and the arrangements leading up to it. I am delighted with the outcome and my ability to continue caring for my disabled wife without the inconvenience of pain. I am leading a normal life.
Once again I would like to say how well I was treated and cared for by every member of your team during my visit to your Centre
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 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.
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.
I am am very pleased with the procedure. The recovery time has been significantly shorter than my past experience of the same procedure (elsewhere) – less swelling, less inflammation and less discomfort.
The consultant and staff were most excellent.
My Hernia Operation was on Thursday PM. ~ I was back at work on Monday!
2 Days after the op I was back to DRIVING
after 10 Days I was back to YACHT RACING
after 14 Days I was back MOUNTAIN BIKING
I was AMAZED how easy the operation was. That evening my wife and I WALKED ½ mile to a local restaurant and enjoyed a lovely paella!
Amazing – as I never thought, hours after an operation I would have been able to achieve this. THANK YOU!
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.
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
I found recovery MUCH better than I thought. I dropped the painkillers after 24 hours and was back at work the NEXT MORNING
Excellent care throughout!
Many thanks for a BRILLIANT service!
I was a little apprehensive about having surgery but the whole process was handled very professionally and I’m SO glad I had the operation at The British Hernia Centre and soon recovered back to normal!
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
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.
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!