Cap'n Jack
Final Approach
In my case, near the belly button. My AME found an hernia during my FAA physical last month. He fixed it today. During the physical, he indicated I could leave it alone, but it could estrangulate later- probably the worst possible time. I chose to fix it.
I get at least 5 days off from work.
It wasn't too bad. No mesh needed, just a couple of stiches- he worked through only a small incision. The doctor had a pretty nurse assisting him but I hardly saw her due to anesthesia. I have a prescription for hydrocodone/acetamenophen, but I haven't felt the need to take a pill yet. I'm off the ice- just a very dull pain from deep inside.
This is my first sick time in 25 years. Now I get something to report to the FAA.
I get at least 5 days off from work.
It wasn't too bad. No mesh needed, just a couple of stiches- he worked through only a small incision. The doctor had a pretty nurse assisting him but I hardly saw her due to anesthesia. I have a prescription for hydrocodone/acetamenophen, but I haven't felt the need to take a pill yet. I'm off the ice- just a very dull pain from deep inside.
This is my first sick time in 25 years. Now I get something to report to the FAA.
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