Groin hernia advice

[postiewhite]

Ive noticed this week that I have a groin swelling on one side which turns out to be a hernia. Ive no pain but now and again a very slight but tolerable ache. Today when I was walking at work I would never have known so as it stands now it's not affecting my work although I guess over time it might get worse and more enlarged.
The option is for me to maybe get a truss (a support) but i'm hardly gonna wear one of those forever or to have an operation to correct it. I had a hernia 25 yrs ago when I was young and I know you cant lift anything remotely heavy for 6 weeks after an op although light duties after 2 weeks is fine.

Not sure whether to mention it with my manager, I havent booked any hospital appointments as yet as im not in pain. Then there is the sick pay side of things, im on a 25hr contract and have been employed by RM for 18 months.
Advice regarding what to do now etc?

[enskied]

Get it checked out by your GP. Two of our guys have had hernia surgery and are good as new. Both back at work well before their pay was affected.

[bustedflush]

You'll get full pay for up to 6 months as you've served over a year now.
You'll also probably get a stage 1 absence on your record, although not an issue if a one-off and it goes after 12 months from your return to work.

[red666bear]

You'll get full pay for up to 6 months as you've served over a year now.
You'll also probably get a stage 1 absence on your record, although not an issue if a one-off and it goes after 12 months from your return to work.

no its 6 months.

[spen]

Iv got double hernia in the groin, saw specialist last week n his advice was if it causes no pain not to worry, as the risks of surgery for something that doesn't bother you far outwieghs any gains

[moocher]

you need it corrected because it wont go away and could worsen. I had hernia in right and left side last year caused by lifting something heavy. The operation is no problem, in hospital 10am home by 3pm with some metal clip stitches and codeine painkillers which I didnt need. Try not to take painkillers if you can, I only took for one day, because 30mg codeine stop your toilet habits badly.

[CPTNemoUK]

I have got a hernia on the left side.I don't get a lot of pain from it just a dull ache when some wind gets trapped in it and last night's dinner lol which I have to help along .I seen the gp a couple of weeks before Christmas and I got referred for a operation. Got a letter a couple of weeks later to get it checked out and now I'm on a two month waiting list which I am half way thru but not heard anything yet.

Edit. I have also kept the manager informed all the way through the process so it won't shock him when I'm finally off with the operation.

[rehabron]

Ive noticed this week that I have a groin swelling on one side which turns out to be a hernia. Ive no pain but now and again a very slight but tolerable ache. Today when I was walking at work I would never have known so as it stands now it's not affecting my work although I guess over time it might get worse and more enlarged.
The option is for me to maybe get a truss (a support) but i'm hardly gonna wear one of those forever or to have an operation to correct it. I had a hernia 25 yrs ago when I was young and I know you cant lift anything remotely heavy for 6 weeks after an op although light duties after 2 weeks is fine.

Not sure whether to mention it with my manager, I havent booked any hospital appointments as yet as im not in pain. Then there is the sick pay side of things, im on a 25hr contract and have been employed by RM for 18 months.
Advice regarding what to do now etc?

You probably have the makings of an inguinal hernia caused more then likely by the nature of the work you are performing at RM whether indoor or outdoor work e.g. lifting bundles, heavy packets, trays, pushing yorks etc.
Would recommend surgery as opposed to wearing a truss. Most operations are done with laproscopy ( keyhole surgery) without major incisions through the abdomen wall.
Recovery time is normally 8 weeks and a return to light duties for a further 2 weeks.
With the assistance of your union rep ( if you are a member) then your absence from work would be discounted as the cause of your inguinal hernia would be work related as previously suggested.
Have this checked before further complications may occur.

[Lounge Lizard]

I had one, just pushed it back in, took things easy for a while, end of story.

[wheresourmoney]

I've got one coming out of my belly button, just a little bit smaller than a marble, doc told me that they don't worry about it until its the size of a tennis ball.

[Misha Lee]

If you got small one it is not so serious, but you need to be attentive and try to prevent it becoming bigger. Eating right products, being opted to diet you can avoid dificulties with it. Take care of you and stay healthy!
There is variety of different products that can fight forming hernia and even some massages technics. I have read it here http://hernia-treatment.net/repair-hiat ... techniques" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

[DB1100]

It's very important for people to do some ab exercise's to help reduce the chances of a hernia,just google it,with a little bit of effort you can greatly reduce your chances of a hernia.