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| Originally Posted by edward Glad to be of help. The NHS versions have a 'crotch strap' that has to be adjusted to the correct size, hence the fitting advice. Most others have a 'user adjustable' strap and are hence not so critical to fit. Read the instructions thorougly, and make sure the hernia is inside before you tighten the truss, as you don't want to trap the loop of bowel (or whatever) outside and pinch it with the truss. Some people have sucess putting it on while laying down, as gravity means it will stay in while tightening up. |
Aah, so you are 'allowed' to push it in then
I thought I was being a bit naughty but it took a couple of days to get there. Shouldn't the GP have told me this and advised on how to do it?!
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Won't be down to wraysbury on Wednesday (pool session to go to) but might pop along the week after if anyone is about.
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and I thought I was going to get a personal check on fitting
