I think it should be OK - I also have a hernia which will need to be repaired and I made this enquiry a while back and was told that as long as it is repaired and you take all relevant paperwork to the panel doc when you have your meds it shouldn't cause a problem. Here's hoping that's the case for both of us!!
Good luck
Em x
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