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Oran Gartlan – Monaghan – Hernia and Circumcision

  • Circumcision
  • 13/03/2025
Oran Gartlan – Monaghan – Hernia and Circumcision

“It’s Given Me a New Lease on Life” – My Hernia and Circumcision Treatments with Healthcare Abroad

Complications Back Home

“I had my first hernia operation in Ireland in 2018, but a few years later, it popped out again. Not realizing how dangerous it could be, I left it untreated—until two years ago when it strangulated and perforated. I was rushed in for a life-saving operation and spent four weeks in the hospital. After that, I developed two surgical hernias, and since 2023, I had been trying to get them sorted.”

“Twice, I was given surgery dates in Ireland, only to have them canceled shortly before. I was living in constant dread, afraid they would perforate again, all while dealing with relentless pain. It was then that I saw an ad for Healthcare Abroad.”

Trying the Overseas Route

“I called Healthcare Abroad and they told me, ‘Just fill in a form, and we can start the process.’ I originally planned to wait until April, but when a spot opened up in February, they made it happen.”

“The care I received in Spain was exceptional. The surgeon was incredibly amiable—he came in to check on me on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. While there, I also mentioned that I had been waiting two years in Ireland for a circumcision, and he arranged to do that two weeks later. Both procedures have healed perfectly.”

Kindness & Efficiency

“I was blown away by the level of care and support. Everybody—from Kevin and Xavi to the two Ekaterinas and Chris—was outstanding. Chris, in particular, treats everyone like his best friend. He knows everyone’s name and genuinely enjoys helping people. It felt more like dealing with a family than a business.”

“The efficiency was unbelievable. I went in for a CT scan at 8:45 and was back by 9:15 having breakfast.”

Light at the end of the Tunnel

“It’s given me a new lease on life. I couldn’t train for years for fear my hernia would burst. Now, I feel like I’ve got my confidence back. It felt like a family—the Sunday I arrived, we all piled into vans to watch Ireland vs. England in the rugby.”

If you’re tired of waiting in pain, Healthcare Abroad can help. With waiting times as little as 20 days, they’ve helped over 2,000 Irish patients get the surgery they need.

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