JS Says...
"Dear Mr Viswanath,
In November 2011 and having had a ultrasonic scan, you diagnosed me as having a
very large abdominal rupture and double hernia. My intestines were protruding
through the lower abdominal muscle wall. Both hernias were located on my right side
in my groin area with one entering my scrotum immediately above my right testicle
and the remaining one in my right pushing towards the inguinal canal.
The only way to deal with hernia’s of this type and magnitude is to undergo surgery,
which you professionally carried out on the 8thDecember 2011 at The Woodlands Hospital in DarlingtonmCounty Durham. On Friday 2nd
December 2011, one week before the operation, whilst in Lincolnshire
and without warning, my hernia slipped out and located itself in my inguinal canal,
this situation and development had been a common occurrence during November,
therefore, providing I laid horizontal upon experiencing this uncomfortable
predicament, I was able to apply pressure from my hand palm and push the hernia
back in place. Unfortunately on this occasion I could not push it back in position
through my abdominal wall. Both the pain and pressure in my groin area was severe
and eventually I ended up in Grimsby General Hospital where I was admitted, with
the intention of having emergency overnight surgery for what the Hospital Staff
diagnosed as a possible strangulated hernia. Fortunately, the hernia settled down
and was pushed back in position by A&E doctors. The following day, I was
discharged and allowed home with the intent of having surgery on 8thDecember 2011.
During what turned out to be reasonably complicated surgery, you mentioned that
not only did you discover the large abdominal rupture and double hernias, but you
discovered a large benign abdominal fat lump that you decided to completely
remove. The whole operation was described as being quiet rare and very interesting.
In January 2009, I was having trouble with my bladder resulting in me having the
constant sensation of wanting to urinate every 30 minutes. This was diagnosed as a
large prostrate resulting in surgery to have a “TURP” operation. Prostatic tissue was
removed and so the physical bulk of my prostate was reduced. This operation helped
improve my urine flow, however, the sensation of having a full bladder did not fully
disappear.
Since you performed the perfect and successful operation with respect to the
hernias, my bladder has also taken an astonishing and vast improvement with
respect to the “being full” sensation. This annoying symptom has completely
disappeared. Perhaps, because you chose to remove the large fat lump, this has
reduced the internal pressure on my bladder.
Special thanks to The Woodlands Hospital, your team and of course yourself for all
the superb and prompt/professional attention and care you gave me, throughout
November and December. Without question, you have improved my lifestyle quality
in many ways.
I would like you to publish this letter in the hope that it will help and give anyone
experiencing similar symptoms additional confidence and comfort that they will be in
very capable and knowledgeable hands."