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I am a woman who had a one-sided inguinal hernia and was operated on very succesfully by Dr. Koch 4 months ago. I have no pain anymore now and have not yet come across a limitation in movements or lifting. What a relief!I am very happy with and grateful for this ideal result.The communication with Nahom was always friendly and clear. The first visit to Amsterdam was quick, efficient and friendly. It was easy to park and close to the highway and there Dr. Koch told me that I would be a candidate for his treatment. And later on my insurance told me that it would be reimbursed. So all lights were green.Then a date was chosen to go to Cottbus, Germany. My partner went with me, which was very pleasant. We went by car, which was a long drive and which meant that he had to drive all the way back; therefor we spend the night in a hotel on the return. The Sorat hotel in Cottbus was good (and certainly more comfortable than a hospital bed) and totally used to guests from Biohernia (with icepacks for the wound, a room next to the elevator, a lunchpack for in the hospital, help when needed). It is situated in a pleasant part of Cottbus, so when I was walking cautiously my little rounds after the operation, I liked my surroundings and restaurants were close. On Monday we had the first meeting in Dr. Koch's clinic, which is situated in a big hospital-like building with a parking in front; take the door on the left side. (We had to search a bit). I had another check with Dr. Koch, a talk with the anesthesiologist, a Covid-test and was given information and papers to sign. The next day we were free and spent a lovely afternoon in the Spreewalt in a boat, eating 'gurken'. This enhanced my relaxation before the operation and my feeling of having a romantic time together. The next day the other Dutch patient and I were waiting for the taxi at 6 in the morning. When we were In the hospital the staff gave me the feeling that everything that happened was all very routine for them, that they had been doing this for a long time and were good at what they did. I liked that, because it was not at all routine for me and being the subject of an operation is not in my top 10 of nice things to do. But it had to be done and this is an excellent place to have it done. Afterwards Dr. Koch came to my hotel room every day I was there, including the first day. He was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. The next day I got a lymph-draining massage in the hotel from a massage-therapist, to help evacuate post-operative fluids (around 35 euros). Another sign that Biohernia has thought of everything that is helpfull and has integrated that in a total package and they guide you on the way. Afterwards when I was home and I had less and less pain, it was time to stop with the painkillers, I went too fast with the tapering and learned that it was better for me to gradually stop (600mg->400mg->300mg->200mg), because they are also anti-inflammatory and my wound became red and hot when I went down too fast. Already two weeks after the operation I had no pain anymore. Now four months later I am very very pleased. Thank you Dr. Koch and team!

Date of experience: Jan 27, 2021