TSP228 - Hernia Chronicles: Stories of Repair, Recovery, and Resilience

The Sill

05-05-2024 • 31 mins

One in four men will have to deal with a hernia in their lifetime. Peter and Harry have a phone discussion about their respective inguinal hernias and compare their private versus public care experiences in Ontario, Canada: Peter at the Shouldice Hospital, Harry at a public hospital. SPECIAL NOTE: While private hospitals are not allowed under Ontario's Private Hospitals Act, Shouldice Hospital is one of seven private hospitals in the province grandfathered under the Act. The hospital has been continuously family run from its inception but is partially publicly funded.

Shouldice Hospital - https://www.shouldice.com

Duration: 31:39

Posted: May 5, 2024

Highlights
  • Inguinal hernia repairs
  • Personal experiences and insights
  • Surgical procedures and recovery processes
  • Private vs public healthcare systems
  • Informative details about hernias
  • Addressing hernias and seeking medical help
  • Different surgical procedures (mesh-free vs mesh repair)
  • Recovery experiences and timelines
  • Hospital experiences and level of care
  • Insights and support for others going through similar experiences

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