So, I noticed a hernia about 3 days ago and went to get diagnosed by my general doctor. Sure enough, I have an inaugural hernia. The doctor says I don't need to get it repaired immediately, but the sooner I do it the easier it will be. So, to decide I went to the internet to get information (a good way to freak oneself out, I found). There are lots of horror stories out there which make me think I should go to someone who specializes in hernia repair and not the general surgeon I was referred to.
I tend to err on the side of preventative approach to my health and no medicine or surgery if I can help it, but it seems like I should probably get this surgery.
So, since you seem to be a fairly rational bunch who share my health views so, I have a couple questions. Has anyone out there had an inaugural hernia repair? what was your experience like? Would you go to a hernia repair specialist, or does it really matter? Is anyone living with an un-repaired hernia?
Thanks