"Watchful waiting can be recommended as an alternative to surgery for men with inguinal hernias. Emergency surgery is needed only rarely, and a substantial minority of patients have persistent discomfort for at least several years after hernia repair surgery."
O'Dwyer and colleagues, Annals of Surgery, 2006

"In a survey taken one year after surgery, 29% of patients still suffered persistent post-operative pain. Younger patients were worst affected. The problem equally affected all types of hernia and surgical technique"
Bay-Nielsen and colleagues, Danish Hernia Database, 2001

"After surgical mesh repair, 15% or more hernia cases are reported to have a recurrence, and postoperative pain and disability are frequent, especially after a second repair operation."
Neumayer and colleagues, New England Journal of Medicine, 2004

One year after hernia repair surgery, 3 to 6% of hernia patients will have severe pain, and more than 30% will have mild pain. This pain persists for many years and affects everyday activities.
Page and colleagues, British Journal of Surgery, 2002.

The Flat Pad Support is ideal to help prevent the hernia from getting worse during watchful waiting, and may help to prevent the need for surgery.

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I would urge anyone reading this to seriously consider this account of my experience of surgery to search the internet for more accounts of post operative pain and complications. I can assure you that I am not unique in my experience."
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