I had a hernia repair operation at SHDH.
At the pre op appointment the week before, the pre admission nurse told me that a physio would see me prior to leaving hospital, to advise me about when and what type of exercises that I could do after I came home.
I was quite happy with the care I received while in hospital, and the nurse on duty was very good and explained and wrote down the medication that I was required to take on my return home.
But when I was told that I was going home the morning after the op, I said to the nursing staff that I thought that I had to see the physio before I left, and was told that I didn't need to see anyone and was promptly sent home.
So I came home and was unaware of how much I was allowed to do, and how to do things like getting in and out of bed and chairs.
The only way I could find out a little was to go on the internet. It was very vague and not very helpful.
It is too late to help me but based on my experience, I would advise that the staff or whoever is responsible, to follow up on the advice given to patients at their pre op appointment.
"Care after hernia repair operation"
About: Swan Hill District Hospital / Theatre / Day Procedure Unit Swan Hill District Hospital Theatre / Day Procedure Unit Swan Hill 3585
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