Parastomal hernia repair

Hi Laura

I was only put on the waiting list at the beginning of this month. I saw my consultant in March. He ordered a CT scan, which I had 2 weeks later so I thought it wouldn't be too long until I had my operation. My colorectal nurse said I was on the list a while ago but according to the NHS app I was only referred this month. I had my surgery in July 2019. I had chemo afterwards but was off work longer than I would have been due to lockdown 3 days after I had finished my treatment. When I went back to work I should have been more careful but didn't realise. I  suppose I didn't want to look like I was asking for special treatment in case other staff weren't happy. 

Kim

Hi Sarah, 

Maybe you need to think about getting some sort support garments just to wear at work just in case, I must of done something within the first few months for it to tear as it was still healing maybe!!

Laura x x

Hi Laura

I’m retired now so luckily don’t need to worry about work! I had a very long recovery period after my particular op and 2 stomas, so I’ve always tried to be really careful. I remember trying a support belt in the early days but didn’t like it so didn’t persevere. I usually get my partner to do any lifting-baskets of washing etc, but they have a slipped disk at the moment so it’s a bit more difficult for now but I find ways to manage and some things just don’t get done! 

Sarah xx

Hi Sarah

Ah ok yes you can always get around things, I unfortunately have a very active job and would really have to take it easy maybe even have someone work with when I get my repair or just go on very light duties!!

Laura x x

Hi Kim,

Thank you for your update. I am with Securicare and I will talk to them about a support belt next time I order my supplies.

Thanks again 

Michael

Hi Michael, 

I think you would need to speak to your stoma nurse about support garments they need set up an appointment with the garments people this is wear I was measured for  my garments, then she filled a form in to say what I needed and then I took it to my Drs to be signed then it was posted of to the garments people Supportx I think their called, this is like a prescription from the Dr I did then have the garments put on to my prescription app so when I need them I just go on and order them then the dr oks it and sends the prescription to them this year I ordered all my 3 in one go.

best of luck 

Laura x x

Hi Laura.

Yes you are right. It was the stoma nurse who referred me to SupportX. I'd forgotten about that. I just had this years 3 delivered this morning. The prescription gets sent to Securicare from my GP surgery. I get a letter from SupportX each year which I take in to the surgery and it's dealt with from there.

Take care

Kim