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Hi William,
I thought I’d check in and just saw your message. Everything is still going well here. I do get a mild discomfort very occasionally if I do something that pulls or puts strain on the area, but its not real pain and it passes. I think this is just probably because its relatively recent and that side of my body is weaker generally – I am…[Read more]

Ahh I thought so.

Sorry William, when I click on my profile or messages it says there isca critical error with the website.

Thanks William. I am now back in the Uk. I had rather a lot of luggage and after 7 weeks of recovery I felt okay to travel back. I was definitely more careful and thoughtful with my luggage than I usually would be. I feel fine since arriving home and everything still seems to be good with my surgery.
I didn’t see a message?

Hi William,
I am flying back to the Uk on Sunday. I am busy preparing to go so apologies for the delay.

The operation cost was 2000 US dollars and that included the overnight hospital stay, ultrasound, tests and consultation before and after the op. I think bilateral hernias cost is around 3000 US dollars.

I had some discomfort after the…[Read more]

Hi William,
I have been in Korea for approximately 7 weeks post op by the time I leave. I am on a short holiday now with a suitcase 5 weeks post op. I am still being careful though with my luggage.

It was a local anaesthetic, I didn’t get any of the after affects of general anaesthetic.

The hernia was a bit larger than a golf ball. Its hard to…[Read more]

Hi Good intentions,
Yes, i had a inguinal hernia surgery about 10 years ago in the Uk and they used mesh. This was before I knew about what mesh does to your body. I have had issues with my body and muscular tightness since the mesh and I think the second hernia could possibly be due to this.
I did not want any more mesh in my body, which is why I…[Read more]

Hi William,
Sorry I’m new to this site and not sure how replies work so I hope you see this.
The Covid restrictions are very good here in Seoul, masks are worn everywhere. Everything at The hospital is very organised and clean. I stayed at the hospital for the full day of my op(surgery was late morning), and also stayed that night and left around…[Read more]