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Can I get hired with a small hernia?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mtn. Dew, Jan 8, 2014.

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  1. Jan 8, 2014 #1
    Mtn. Dew

    Mtn. Dew Light Load Member

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    I had a kidney removed a year ago because of luckily discovering cancer very early. It had not spread, but it was near blood vessles and therefore the whole kidney was removed. All cancer gone... check-ups all good (including CT scan). I have a release signed by the Dr. with NO restrictions for work

    However; there was a small bump near my scar after surgery. My Dr./Surgeon said that on the CT it was a small "suture Hernia". He said that It was not a problem... He has given me a full work release with NO restrictions for that also.

    Do you think I will have any problems getting hired with the written releases in my hand?
     
    Mtn. Dew, Jan 8, 2014
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  3. Jan 8, 2014 #2
    Mrh2008

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    Of the last 3 DOT physicals that I've heard of only one Dr. Checked the patient for hernias.
     
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  4. Jan 8, 2014 #3
    ziggity

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    You have a thread asking how to downshift with trainer...this doesnt add...
     
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  5. Jan 8, 2014 #4
    wd40

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    sorry... Downshift with instructor ( school)
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2014 #5
    Dr_Fandango44

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    Why don't you get the hernia fixed? It won't stop you getting hired but if you have any pride in your overall health then you would not hesitate to get it sorted.
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2014 #6
    Wooly Rhino

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    I got a hernia during a crash of my truck. The seat belt caused it. The repair was paid by workmen's comp. Cost $13,000 for the surgery. All of the nurses said I should have part of my body bronzed.

    I believe you will not be disqualified from driving because of it. It will be hard to climb over things. Just make sure you answer the question truthfully if they ask you about previous damage. Lying is fraud.
     
    Wooly Rhino, Jan 9, 2014
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  9. Jan 9, 2014 #7
    wd40

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    I questioned this myself, but the Dr. said the risk of mesh tear and surgury is not a good option for such a small hernia... I mean... If he thought differently... he would go for the money.
     
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  10. Jan 9, 2014 #8
    wd40

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    Right... no fraud. I do climb, lift heavy, pull, push, ...whatever I want, no problems.... and I have a full release to do what I want from my. Dr./Surgeon. I don't have symptoms.. accept.see the small bump
     
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  11. Jan 9, 2014 #9
    Cranky Yankee

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    don't worry about any of it
    have you been to a truckstop
    and seen the mass of humanity waddling around?
     
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    wd40 Thanks this.
  12. Jan 9, 2014 #10
    wd40

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    I'm following your thought. I started getting concerned when I heard some companies repeat your DOT physical with their own doctor.
     
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