I've been to the hospital today Last night it swelled,becoming quite painful and very uncomfortable. I was worrying thinking all sorts of things. My mind was put at rest as the nurse told me it was normal to have such swelling after that operation. She said it could take months for the swelling to go down properly,advising me to take Ibuprofen to reduce the swelling and to wear tight underwear to give support. When i told her i didn't have any tight underwear but i've worn cycling shorts in the past, which gave support to the hernia she said they'd do......but no cycling!,
Edit...She also said it was impossible for the gauze to slip as it was sutured in. I would've thought my GP would've known and told me that to put my mind at ease.
