Yay! I have a hernia!

[Ogre Palowakski]

Can anyone recommend a good doctor in the SLC area to repair the baby alien trying to squeeze out of my abdomen?

Thanks!

 

[BCGPER]

I'm no help. but if it's a boy would you name it Tacoma?

 

[Ogre Palowakski]

You got it!

 

[ttora4runner]

If you were in Arizona I could.

 

[TurboMinivan]

 

[skiboarder]

I was going to say PICS PICS PICS.
but this will do.

 

[kellerexpress]

I just had one repaired a couple months ago. Sorry I'm not too familiar with the docs in the slc area but can recommend someone in Utah county if interested.

 

[RockMonkey]

I had one done several years ago. I don't remember who my doctor was. I think it's a pretty simple procedure, and probably most can do a passable job. I've had zero issues, and I drove a UROC competition two days after it was done.

 

[Rusted]

Dr Kim who works out of St Marks took care of mine. I felt he did a good job, identified the issue correctly, was professional and had the proper follow up. I would use him again, and I would give my recomendation. Keep in mind I don't have an vast knowledge of other doctors, but my experience with him was positive.

 

[SAMI]

I had one done several years ago..... and I drove a UROC competition two days after it was done.

That's a bit longer than "several years ago".

 

[rholbrook]

What is the typical down time? I have one that I am putting off until the end of November. I need a shoulder repair too and want to get them both done then,

 

[kellerexpress]

You will be real sore for a few days and after that it wasn't too bad. I went back to work after 5-6 days but took it easy. There is 6 weeks of no heavy lifting (anything over 10-15 lbs) and that part sucks the worst. Very annoying.

 

[DAA]

First BM following hernia surgery was a bit painful...

- DAA

 

[RockMonkey]

Get the mesh patch and there is no down time or restrictions, if you can stand a bit of pain.

 

[rholbrook]

Lot of controversy on the mesh right now. Many are going away from it.

 

[Ogre Palowakski]

Thanks for the responses guys! I'm certainly not looking forward to the BM part. That's usually the highlight of my day

 

[kellerexpress]

I got a mesh patch and still had the restrictions for 6 weeks

 

[EB101]

Did you ever consider it might have been caused by excess gas? Just sayin' I know how you are..

 

[Dominic]

Raymond R. Price, MD operates on the Doctors I work for. Seems like a decent referral.

 

[Ogre Palowakski]

Thanks again for the responses.

EB101, I guess that means a live alien is probably not going to pop out of me. Whatever's in there is definitely dead.