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| Originally Posted by edward Sixsquid
Your GP is lying. Trusses are available on the NHS. The drug tariff http://www.ppa.org.uk/edt/July_2007/mindex.htm list all prescribable items available in the UK. Trusses are there. look under 'appliances'. Below is the text. You need the doctor to specify type, and then take it to a pharmacy to get measured and fitted. Not evey pharmacy does this, so check before you go. Also, they almost certainly won't have the item in stock, so there may be a delay while it is ordered. It should really be fitted when it arrives as well, and you have to take care when you put it on not to trap the hernia (make sure it is inside before you put it on).
I don't work in community pharmacy anymore, so i can't help directly, I'm afraid.
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WOW Edward
What a lot of fantastic info, thanks
I have actually ordered one now and paid an extra £5 to get next day delivery as I feel the sooner it's on the better and there's stuff I need to do. Not least getting my twins in the house and fettling along with a kit check dive Weds (subject to suit) which I also thought would be a good time to try out a new item of support, if you know what I mean
I'm a bit concerned that you stress the fit and can only hope this one fits properly. It certainly wasn't cheap.
On a positve note, and those a bit squeamish look away now, every time I've checked for size etc. I've given it a wee push and I seem to have pushed it back
I'm trying not to cough LOL The area and leg is still uncomfortable but it must be a good thing and if it's still like that when I get the belt on that's gotta be a plus
Oh, and could we not call it a truss
Makes me think of 85 year old men!