mct601
RN/NRP
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Started having pain at the end of December/beginning of Jan, and a little after the 3rd of Jan I noticed a bulge just above my groin. To my fears, it was indeed an inguinal hernia (right sided).
Anyways, I fought it as long as I could and finally had surgery on it this past Friday. I've had improvement everyday- today I am mobile with only bending down and getting in and out of a vehicle giving me discomfort. My surgeon said its likely I can be put back on light duty after my first checkup (this upcoming monday) but he stated "given your line of work, do not be surprised if it is at least four weeks before you're cleared".
Has anyone on here ever had this, or know someone in EMS that had this done? I am curious as to what timeline of recovery you had. I fully intend on following my physicians instruction, but I am hoping that being young (23) and relatively healthy, I can speed up the process. I do not have short term disability or any benefits to cover lost wages while I am out
Anyways, I fought it as long as I could and finally had surgery on it this past Friday. I've had improvement everyday- today I am mobile with only bending down and getting in and out of a vehicle giving me discomfort. My surgeon said its likely I can be put back on light duty after my first checkup (this upcoming monday) but he stated "given your line of work, do not be surprised if it is at least four weeks before you're cleared".
Has anyone on here ever had this, or know someone in EMS that had this done? I am curious as to what timeline of recovery you had. I fully intend on following my physicians instruction, but I am hoping that being young (23) and relatively healthy, I can speed up the process. I do not have short term disability or any benefits to cover lost wages while I am out