I just found out that I need surgery.

:Sigh:

Last night I couldn't sleep, whenever I would lie down, the left side of my groin would hurt really badly. I had to stand up and walk around at night. I finally was able to fall asleep, and when I woke up, it hurt even more. Now it hurt when I was lying down, or sitting, or standing up.

My dad ended up calling an Ambulance. I told the two guys I was in a great deal of pain. I couldn't do anything, it was that bad. They said they couldn't do anything, took my blood pressure, and told me to go to a hospital. Since it wasn't an emergency, they wouldn't take me, otherwise they'd bill me "up to a thousand dollars."

So I went to the hospital's emergency room, filled out some forms, and the doctor called me in. He said I might have what is called a "Hernia." They took me to another doctor who examined me, and said I definitely have a Hernia, and I definitely need surgery. A Hernia is when "a piece of intestine slips through a weakness in the abdominal wall, creating a bulge you can see and feel." It hurst when I cough, lift something heavy, or stand for a long time.

http://www.herniainfo.com/figure3.gif

The lower left side of my groin is swollen, and it really hurts, even when I'm just standing there. I have to wait until Monday, and I have to have my personal doctor recommend the surgery first, otherwise they won't do it. So now I can't go to work, I can't go to school, and I need surgery. I'm terrified.

One day your sitting there at home, doing just fine, the next day your lying down in a hospital bed having a doctor tell you that you need surgery. :(

Bad Luck!

Although incredibly painful these things are pretty routine and you will soon be back on your feet. Small comfort I know.

I think jonno has just recovered from the same thing and ratfaced may have had it in the past as well,

Dont worry about it, it is quite common. This time next week you will be laughing about it. Just think about all those lovely nurses. :rolleyes:

Make sure you get a bed bath m8 ;) all jokes aside my brother had a hernia and got it sorted np, some ppl just live with it depending on the seriousness, have you ever thought of applying for a U.K citizenship? you might have to wait awhile till u get the op but it'll be free :D
take care m8 and don't worry.

I know people that have had hernia's, and were in extreme pain so I sympathise there.
Not that you will need it, but good luck with the surgery. Hope it all goes well.

So this kind of thing really is common?

Wow thanks you guys, I'll try not to worry too much about it.

Joey Tribbiani had one. :D

Footballers get them a lot. :ohmy:

:(

I always thought Hernia had something todo with your back.. hmm maybe the Dutch word 'hernia' means something else. :unsure:

Tuff luck :( me hopes you gets better :D