Shouldice patients have said again and again, how much they enjoy the Shouldice experience. When you come to our clinic for an examination, Shouldice staff will welcome you and arrange for a personal consultation with one of our experienced hernia surgeons. If hernia repair is right for you, we‘ll set a hospital admission date that is convenient for your schedule. If you would like diet counselling to help prepare for your surgery, we have a registered dietitian on staff to offer the help and support you need.
Once you‘re admitted to the hospital, you‘ll meet other hernia patients. Some of the patients will already have been through the operation and will be happy to offer reassurance and support. We've found that this peer-to-peer mentoring is important. The buddy system helps to reduce stress and anxiety and prepares you for a confident recovery.
A Shouldice Repair is usually done under local anaesthetic and conscious IV sedation making it an exceptionally safe procedure with virtually no complications. You‘ll be able to walk out of the operating room and, by the next morning, you‘ll start a well-structured and supervised exercise routine. We have a full range of activities in addition to organized exercise, to make recovery enjoyable, including billiards, shuffleboard and a putting green.
There is a beautiful solarium for reading and relaxation and a cheerful common room, where patients often gather for a friendly game of cards. Unlike most hospitals, delicious meals are prepared fresh in our dining room daily, providing the healthy nutrition you need to promote healing. Relaxing views and an estate-like setting are an important part of the total Shouldice experience and help to stimulate the body‘s own natural abilities to heal. Here, you can leave your busy schedule behind and enjoy a restful and relaxing recovery — in fact, many people compare it to visiting a beautiful resort.
